{"name":"Rakuten Japan","url":"https://rakuten.co.jp/","submit_url":"https://www.rakuten.co.jp/ec/faq/","category":"other","price_type":"paid","price_note":"JPY 60,000 setup plus entry plan JPY 25,000/month, before tax, paid annually upfront; one-year contract and additional fees apply.","link_type":"unknown","needs_badge":null,"asks":[],"lede":"Japanese online shopping marketplace. It is a seller marketplace, not a site directory.","requirements":{"must":["Apply to open a merchant store and pass Rakuten screening.","Budget for setup, plan and transaction-related fees."],"not_needed":[]},"steps":["Review merchant eligibility and the fee plans.","Apply through the official store application link.","Complete screening, contract and store-opening preparation."],"tip":"For operating a retail store, not a general website listing. Merchant screening and fees apply. Rakuten announces the entry plan will rise to JPY 34,000/month before tax from 1 February 2027; check eligibility for transitional pricing.","id":"rakuten-co","domain":"rakuten.co.jp","dr":93,"monthly_visits":null,"rank":392,"verified_at":"2026-10-18","updated_at":"2026-10-24T18:39:49.103Z"}