Region / Office | Phone Number | Notes |
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Headquarters – Tokyo, Japan | +81 50 5581 6910 | Main corporate office |
Rakuten USA – San Mateo, California | +1 650 943 7777 | North American regional office |
Rakuten Europe – Luxembourg | +352 26 27 30 | European headquarters |
Rakuten India – Bengaluru | +91 80 6721 4500 | Global innovation center |
Rakuten Viber – Cyprus | +357 22 865000 | Viber division office |
Customer Support – Japan | +81 50 5838 4333 | Consumer service center |
Rakuten Group, Inc. is a Japanese multinational conglomerate best known for its e-commerce, fintech, digital content, and communications services. Founded in 1997 by Hiroshi Mikitani, Rakuten has grown into one of Japan’s most prominent internet service companies, often referred to as the “Amazon of Japan”.
Rakuten operates a diverse portfolio of services including Rakuten Ichiba (online marketplace), Rakuten Card (credit cards), Rakuten Bank, Rakuten Securities, Rakuten Mobile, Rakuten Viki, and Rakuten TV. The company is also known for its Rakuten Points loyalty program, which integrates across its ecosystem of services.
Key Features:
Founded in 1997, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
Operates Rakuten Ichiba, one of the largest online marketplaces in Japan.
Strong presence in fintech with Rakuten Bank, Rakuten Securities, and Rakuten Card.
Provides digital content services including Rakuten TV and Rakuten Kobo.
Owns Rakuten Viber, a global messaging and communication app.
Expanded into mobile services with Rakuten Mobile, Japan’s first fully virtualized mobile network.
Runs the Rakuten Points loyalty program, widely used across Japan and integrated globally.
Official sponsor of FC Barcelona and partner of other international sports organizations.