# Rakuten Japan

URL: https://rakuten.co.jp/

Japanese online shopping marketplace. It is a seller marketplace, not a site directory.

- Category: Other
- Price: Paid \(JPY 60,000 setup plus entry plan JPY 25,000/month, before tax, paid annually upfront; one-year contract and additional fees apply.\)
- Link: —
- DR: 93
- Monthly visits: —
- Needs badge: —
- Submit page: https://www.rakuten.co.jp/ec/faq/
- Checked: 18 Oct 2026

## Before you submit

You need:

- Apply to open a merchant store and pass Rakuten screening.
- Budget for setup, plan and transaction-related fees.

## How to submit

1. Review merchant eligibility and the fee plans.
2. Apply through the official store application link.
3. Complete screening, contract and store-opening preparation.

## Worth knowing

- 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.