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Rakuten Innovation

The latest insights and news about Rakuten innovation and entrepreneurship.

Mobile Tech Explained: Cloud infrastructure

This article is part of a series breaking down the complex systems and technologies that make up the Rakuten Mobile network and Rakuten Communications Platform. In this edition, we speak with Ryota Mibu, division manager for infrastructure platforms at Rakuten Mobile, Inc. The cloud is one of the defining technologies of the twenty-first century – …

January 19, 2021
Rakuten Mobile scientists build the future of telecommunications with autonomous networking

In April 2020, Rakuten Mobile made history by launching the world’s first fully virtualized cloud-native mobile network. The company’s ambitious undertakings have attracted global talent from all corners of the telecommunications industry and beyond, each with their own ideas on how to push this revolutionary network even further. Dr. Pierre Imai joined Rakuten as Principal …

December 11, 2020
Kobo Writing Life Empowers Authors Worldwide

Kobo Writing Life is Rakuten Kobo's independent publishing platform that was created by authors for authors. It actually marks its 10th anniversary this year, and over this time it's empowered thousands of authors to get their work published in eBook form to be read by people all over the world. To find out more about Kobo Writing Life, we spoke to the head of its English language service and European operations, as well as one Rakutenian who realized her dream of becoming an author through the service!

May 16, 2022

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May 16, 2022

Kobo Writing Life Empowers Authors Worldwide

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May 13, 2022

[WATCH] Rakuten CEO Mickey Mikitani sits down with telco analyst Roy Chua to discuss bold vision for mobile growth

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May 12, 2022

Rakuten NFT Debuts with Online Launch Event

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May 11, 2022

Rakuten Group Celebrates 25th Anniversary at Reception Party!

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May 11, 2022

Rakuten Kobo expands ebook offerings to Southeast Asia

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May 9, 2022

Next-gen AR E-sport HADO Utilizes Rakuten Mobile Tech!

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May 6, 2022

Car Sharing Reservation Service "Rakuten CarShare" Launched

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May 2, 2022

A Samurai Blue legend’s plan to transform rural Japan

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April 27, 2022

Rakuten Mobile Achieves 96% Population Coverage

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April 27, 2022

Rakuten and Seiyu Merge Online with Offline in New Strategy

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April 26, 2022

Rakuten Mobile Strides Forward with New Leadership

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April 25, 2022

Vissel Kobe fans’ in-stadium experience enhanced with 5G technology