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DBT Webinar - Reach Japanese Consumers with Rakuten Marketplace

12.09.25
10:00
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Tickets: free

Discover how to make the most of Rakuten, Japan’s leading digital platform.

What you’ll learn

  • Learn about the Japanese ecommerce opportunity
  • Learn about Rakuten marketplace
  • Gain insights into what it takes to succeed in Japan via digital commerce

Description

Are you ready to take your brand to Japan? Japan is home to the fourth largest e-commerce market in the world and Rakuten is at its heart, serving a vast number of consumers across many retail goods categories and offering a turnkey digital market entry solution for the right brands.

Following our recent trade mission to Tokyo, join us for an exclusive webinar designed for UK companies looking to break into Japan’s thriving online retail space. Learn how Rakuten Marketplace can be your gateway to millions of loyal Japanese customers.

This webinar, will give you an overview of the opportunity and platform, a deep dive into the requirements to sell, and a look at the strategies that can help you build long term success.

If you are a UK-based brand or retailer with strong international experience and a great product, attending this webinar will provide you with valuable insights on the Rakuten Japan opportunity, how you can sign up, and the key support to help you with sustainable business growth in Japan.

Speakers

Judith McElhinney

Global Digital Commerce & Marketplace Partnerships Lead, Department for Business and Trade

Judith manages partnerships with some of the world’s leading ecommerce marketplaces. She has worked in a variety of roles within ecommerce for over 20 years, including at Amazon UK.

Koki Araga

Senior Business Development Manager, Rakuten Group

Koki is a Senior Business Development Manager at Rakuten, with extensive experience in cross-border e-commerce. He focuses on strategic development, empowering sellers in Europe and enhancing user experience on the Rakuten Ichiba Marketplace in Japan, broadening the platform’s global impact.