Not recommended for non-Japanese and female - Specialist Rakuten Employee Review

1.0
Jun 8, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Outsiders think it is a great company since we made so many high profile acquisitions.

Cons

Two tier system. Japanese worker and management have the superior mentality that only them can make decision and direct non Japanese. Females are expected to serve tea and do all dirty work regardless of your actual job description. Management can be rude and harsh. (agree with the military style mentioned in one review). Mikitani is probably a smart person but being surrounded by too many "yes" men.

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5.0
Mar 25, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Rakuten Rewards has great life balance. Too bad the economy was getting rocked.

Cons

Don't really have any cons. I understand that the market's been hard so had to downsize the force, so that was kinda challenging. Hopefully AI will increase everyone's output.

4.0
Jun 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible Hours, Benefits, Pay, lunch provided 3 days per week,

Cons

There were no cons while I was there

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