Process
I suggested languages which I can use, and the interviewer said Java is required. If you are familiar with the Java language, the interview will be easy. If you are not, it will be difficult.
Questions
What is your main language?
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Interview Statistics
The following metrics were computed from 2 interview experiences for the Rakuten Web Engineer role in Japan.
Success Rate
50%
Pass Rate
Rakuten's interview process for their Web Engineer roles in Japan is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.
Experience Rating
Positive0%
Neutral50%
Negative50%
Candidates reported having very negative feelings for Rakuten's Web Engineer interview process in Japan.
Rakuten Work Experiences
5.0
Great Start, Needs Japanese
Web Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
October 12, 2024
Pros: Just joined last month.
All good until now.
Cons: Although English is the official language, it's better to know Japanese.
5.0
Great Food, Sadly Gone
Software Engineer • Current Employee
Tokyo, Japan
June 1, 2025
Pros: Good food, plenty of healthy options.
Cons: I no longer work there.
4.0
It is a good company to work for
Senior Engineer • Former Employee
Tokyo, Japan
January 31, 2022
Pros: It is a big company with a good reputation.
Very systematic organization.
Working with a lot of different engineers across nations.
Living in Tokyo, Japan.
Cons: The salary was not compatible compared to competitors.
- 5.0Great Start, Needs JapaneseWeb Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanOctober 12, 2024Pros: Just joined last month. All good until now.Cons: Although English is the official language, it's better to know Japanese.
- 5.0Great Food, Sadly GoneSoftware Engineer • Current EmployeeTokyo, JapanJune 1, 2025Pros: Good food, plenty of healthy options.Cons: I no longer work there.
- 4.0It is a good company to work forSenior Engineer • Former EmployeeTokyo, JapanJanuary 31, 2022Pros: It is a big company with a good reputation. Very systematic organization. Working with a lot of different engineers across nations. Living in Tokyo, Japan.Cons: The salary was not compatible compared to competitors.
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