Tokyo, June 22, 2015 - Rakuten, Inc. and Rakuten Group companies have today begun relocating to their new corporate headquarters, “Rakuten Crimson House,” in Futako-Tamagawa in Western Tokyo. At Rakuten Crimson House, Rakuten has introduced new advanced facilities, systems and equipment, and will provide its employees with a range of new benefits to facilitate the further growth of the Rakuten Group.
In 1997, Rakuten started with only six employees. Since then, it has developed into a group that operates in 28 countries and regions around the world with nearly 12,000 employees. As Rakuten’s business expands globally, its growing workplace has transformed into a center of diversity, where people from a wide variety of nationalities and backgrounds work together as one unit. At Rakuten Crimson House, the company aims to create an atmosphere that empowers its employees to communicate closely and take swift action, just like a startup.
■External Image of Rakuten Crimson House
- Rakuten, Inc.
Rakuten Begins Relocation to
New Global Headquarters -
Rakuten Crimson House at Futako-Tamagawa in Western Tokyo
Rakuten aims to create a workplace where its employees can communicate smoothly regardless of the time or place by introducing a unified communications platform enabled by an advanced IT system. In order to further improve productivity and efficiency, the following systems, equipment and facilities have also been introduced into the Rakuten Crimson House.
• The unified communication platform has been bolstered with an expanded video conferencing system throughout the office.
• An open office space with a modern design to promote free discussion and stimulate innovative thinking. Standing tables have been placed around the office to create spaces where employees can gather for impromptu meetings.
• All employees will be provided with height-adjustable desks, allowing them to work both standing or seated with the desk at the height of their choice.
In addition, on the occasion of its relocation to Futako-Tamagawa, Rakuten has taken this opportunity to expand its current benefit systems to further support the comfort and well-being of its employees in their working life at the new office.
• In addition to free breakfast and lunch, which was available at the previous headquarters, the two new cafeterias will also provide free dinner and offer an expanded menu to accommodate employees with specific dietary needs.
• A relaxation space which offers massage and other treatments.
• A fully equipped fitness gym and spa, which also provides training support.
• A power-nap space where employees can rest briefly to improve work efficiency.
• A childcare center offering comprehensive children’s education programmes.
• Other facilities include a language study room, prayer and meditation facilities, a hair salon, a launderette and a clinic.
With this infrastructure, Rakuten aims to create a home-away-from-home environment, where employees can work in comfort and each and every individual can perform to the best of their abilities. Going forward, Rakuten will also expand the Rakuten Crimson House concept to its branch offices and Group companies both in Japan and around the world.
Overview of the New Headquarters Office
Name: Rakuten Crimson House
Floors owned: Floors 2 – 27 of the 32-floor office/hotel building
(Rakuten also owns the 3 and 4 floors of the adjacent Rakuten Crimson House Annex)
Total floor space: Rakuten Crimson House 63,449.51m2
Rakuten Crimson House Annex 1,058.43m2
Number of occupants: Approximately 10,000 people
Address: Rakuten Crimson House
1-14-1 Tamagawa
Setagaya-ku, Tokyo
158-0094
Access: 4-minute walk from Futako Tamagawa Station on the Tokyu Oimachi Line and Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line
Relocation start date: Monday, June 22, 2015
(The relocation will be performed in stages and is expected to be largely completed by the end of September, 2015)
Relocation schedule: https://global.rakuten.com/corp/about/relocate_schedule.html
Registered date for the headquarters relocation: Monday, August 24, 2015