Headquarters
Tokyo
About
Rakuten Global Express is a comprehensive international shipping and forwarding service operated by Rakuten Group. The platform allows users to shop from Japanese online stores and have their purchases shipped worldwide. Users get a dedicated Japanese shipping address to receive packages, which are then consolidated and forwarded internationally. The service offers competitive shipping rates, package consolidation, real-time tracking, and customs clearance assistance. It caters primarily to international customers who want access to Japanese products not available in their home countries, including electronics, cosmetics, fashion, and specialty foods. The platform integrates with Rakuten's extensive e-commerce ecosystem while providing a seamless cross-border shopping experience.
Program Details
Affiliate program offering commissions for referrals that result in new user registrations and shipping transactions through the global forwarding service
Company History
Rakuten was founded in 1997 by Hiroshi Mikitani as an e-commerce marketplace. Rakuten Global Express was launched as part of Rakuten's global expansion strategy to facilitate international shopping from Japanese retailers. The service has grown alongside Rakuten's broader ecosystem, which now includes financial services, telecommunications, and digital content alongside its core e-commerce business.
Domains
Available Countries
Australia, Canada, China, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea (Republic of), New Zealand, Singapore, Taiwan, Province of China, Thailand, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America