On November 16, 2024, Rakuten Technology Conference returned for its 16th edition, transforming the company’s Tokyo HQ, and eight satellite locations globally, into a hub of innovation and tech exploration. As usual, the engineer-led event brought together a diverse community of tech business leaders, engineers and enthusiasts from…
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In December 2024, Vissel Kobe once again etched their name in Japanese soccer history, successfully defending their J.League title with a dominant 3-0 victory over Shonan Bellmare at Noevir Stadium Kobe. This victory not only secured their second-ever J.League championship but also completed a historic domestic double following their…
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In this series, we sit down with Rakuten AI leaders for a deep dive into the stories behind this transformative technology and the inspiring individuals driving Rakuten’s vision of AI for all. It is estimated that AI will contribute nearly 20 trillion US dollars to the global economy…
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The NBA has always been a leader when it comes to digital innovation, and now teams are stepping into the conversation on Meta’s latest social media platform, Threads. As the platform gains momentum from declining engagement on X (formally Twitter), it presents an intriguing new space for NBA…
Read MoreImagine living in a world where three dimensions—length, width, and height—are just too ordinary. What if we could stretch beyond the familiar, entering realms that defy our conventional understanding of space and perception? Here are some mind-bending possibilities for what could happen when three dimensions are feeling a…
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Over more than 25 years of building Rakuten into a global innovation company, one truth has remained constant: Genuine innovation can only flourish to its full potential in an environment of freedom. True innovation rarely emerges from top-down directives or rigid hierarchical structures. Instead, breakthrough ideas come from…
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The Oracle Red Bull Racing driver crossed the finish line in fifth place at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, securing his fourth Formula 1 World Championship. On the podium, the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team, with Russell and Hamilton, took the top two spots. Verstappen’s World of Racing…
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‘Tis the season for getting cozy with a good book – at least according to the most recent survey by Rakuten Books, Rakuten’s online platform in Japan for physical entertainment. Over 10,000 users were quizzed about their habits, nearly 30% of whom revealed that they read every day,…
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The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix closed a historic F1 season for McLaren, finishing a 26-year Constructors’ Championship drought, thanks to Lando Norris’s victory, who also secured second place in the Drivers’ Championship. The season also saw emotional farewells from Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz, who concluded their respective…
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