Rakuten

Rakuten Group Inc. is a Japanese electronic commerce and online retailing company founded in 1997, headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, operating Rakuten Mobile telecommunications service. Rakuten explores quantum technologies through Rakuten Institute of Technology conducting quantum computing research and quantum algorithm development. The company investigates quantum applications for e-commerce optimization supply chain management and telecommunications network optimization. Rakuten collaborates with quantum computing providers and research institutions exploring practical quantum applications for business operations. The company serves e-commerce fintech telecommunications and digital content markets. Rakuten contributes to Japan quantum technology ecosystem advancing quantum research and quantum technology adoption representing Japanese technology industry quantum innovation for e-commerce optimization and telecommunications applications supporting quantum technology commercialization.