
Rakuten eCommerce Blog
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Rakuten eCommerce Insights, featuring Japan retailing, tips for selling in Japan, and Japan eCommerce. Rakuten Ichiba is the largest eCommerce marketplace in Japan and the third-largest eCommerce marketplace globally.
Rakuten eCommerce Blog
1y ago
In this article, we'll show you how buying from Japan could be your new favorite pastime. We'll cover the best places to buy from, how shipping works, and other tips you should know before jumping into the Japanese market. You won't regret reading this guide ..read more
Rakuten eCommerce Blog
1y ago
Many entrepreneurs are trying to expand their business into international markets, but the language and cultural barriers can make it difficult. One country that is often overlooked is Japan – the third-largest economy in the world with a GDP of $5 trillion ..read more
Rakuten eCommerce Blog
1y ago
It is not easy, but it can be done. In this article, we will explore the current state of marketing for entrepreneurs in Japan so you can expand your business there ..read more
Rakuten eCommerce Blog
1y ago
Japan's eCommerce market is enormous for such a small country. It is, in reality, the fourth largest eCommerce market in the world. Japan's economy is steady, and there is a significant demand for genuine, high-quality goods. Simply said, the Japanese eCommerce sector offers a promising opportunity for online merchant ..read more
Rakuten eCommerce Blog
1y ago
Japan's GDP is about four times that of the rest of the world, and the Japanese eCommerce market is valued at more than USD 160 billion and has expanded at an annual rate of nearly 9%. According to research, 70% of Japanese customers shop online, making it a lucrative market for online retailers ..read more
Rakuten eCommerce Blog
1y ago
However, what may be surprising is how drastically different Japan's culture and mindset are from our own when it comes to online shopping.
This article will explore some specific aspects about Japanese society that you should know before jumping into this new market as well as tips on how to effectively sell your products there!
With $122 billion in online sales in 2018, Japan is the world's fourth-largest eCommerce market. Rakuten, Amazon, and Yahoo! Shopping account for approximately 100 million users and account for over one-half of all online retail transactions in Japan ..read more
Rakuten eCommerce Blog
1y ago
Rakuten is the largest eCommerce marketplace in Japan with more than 26.8% of all online sales taking place on the platform. There are over 111.4 million Japanese users registered on the site which means that 80% of the country’s population uses Rakuten. It is very widely used and has a track record of more than two decades serving its customers’ best interests ..read more
Rakuten eCommerce Blog
1y ago
Even though that’s true, products like phones, computers, televisions, and other tech are still some of the most frequently purchased by online shoppers in Japan. Revenue is projected to reach $14 billion USD in the year 2020 ..read more
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1y ago
One of the contributing factors of this expansion could be the Olympic Games, scheduled to take place in Tokyo in 2021 ..read more