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Rakuten Innovation

The latest insights and news about Rakuten innovation and entrepreneurship.

Mickey Mikitani: The age of agentic AI has arrived

“This year, we’ve renamed our flagship event from Rakuten Optimism to Rakuten AI Optimism, reflecting our belief that AI is fundamentally transforming the world.” Kicking off the sixth iteration of Rakuten’s biggest annual business conference, Rakuten Group Chairman and CEO Mickey Mikitani had a clear message: artificial intelligence is not a trend, but a foundational …

August 7, 2025
Rakuten AI: Our agentic future starts here

At the 2025 Rakuten AI Optimism conference, Rakuten took another bold step into the future with the full-scale launch of Rakuten AI, a new cutting-edge AI agent geared to reshape how users interact with the Rakuten Ecosystem. “We are on a journey of AI innovation,” shared Rakuten Group Chief Data & AI Officer Ting Cai …

August 27, 2025
Rakuten Symphony Global Partner Summit: "Reinventing Telecom Together"

In the first of its kind, Rakuten Symphony held a Global Partner Summit. Rakuten Symphony deploys solutions through diverse partner models, including Network Equipment Providers (NEPs), Systems Integrators (SIs), and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). These partners are critical for its go-to-market strategy, and the summit aimed to nurture and strengthen these relationships with customer keynote speeches, discussions on the future of telecom, and even a fireside chat with Mickey.

January 14, 2026

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August 27, 2025

Rakuten AI: Our agentic future starts here

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August 19, 2025

Rakuten AI Optimism showcases AI-powered ecosystem for everyday experiences

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August 13, 2025

Cartera Celebrates 20 Years of Making Each Day More Rewarding

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August 13, 2025

Rakuten Mobile and U-NEXT unveil the next big thing in mobile entertainment

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August 12, 2025

Sir Paul Smith shines at ‘by R’ show in Tokyo

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August 12, 2025

Rakuten AI Optimism: Experiencing the Evolution of AI at the "AI Exhibition"

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August 8, 2025

Pride Month at Rakuten in 2025 Celebrates Community

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August 8, 2025

Rakuten records first Q2 Non-GAAP operating profit since 2019

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August 7, 2025

Mickey Mikitani: The age of agentic AI has arrived

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August 1, 2025

Rakuten AI Optimism Redefined! Forefront of AI at the Business Conference in 2025

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July 28, 2025

Day in the Life of Rakuten Rewards' Digital Strategy Team in San Francisco

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July 25, 2025

Affiliate Intelligence Showcases Rakuten Advertising's AI Expertise