Checked 29 Oct 2026
Rakuten Ichiba 3.5Silver 45 pts
Japan giant marketplace where merchants open storefronts inside the Rakuten ecosystem and its loyalty points economy.
Good for Online sellers and resellers
- How you get paidBank transfer (Japan)
- Work from homeOnline, from anywhere
- Public companyTYO: 4755
- Since
- 1997 29 yrs
Based in- Tokyo, Japan
- Web rank
- #597 worldwide
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Rakuten Ichiba is an online marketplace where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Setup + monthly plan (Y25,000-130,000) + 2-7% system fee and you can withdraw via Bank transfer (Japan). Founded in 1997, Rakuten Ichiba is based in Tokyo, Japan and is publicly traded (TYO: 4755). It is available in Japan.
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Strong on track record and fees. Weaker on getting paid.
- Fees4.5
- Getting paid2.3
- Access2.5
- Track record5.0
- Proof of earnings3.0
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Rakuten Ichiba 1,000+ overseas merchants (2025-09)
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Rakuten Ichiba 2–7%
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Rakuten Ichiba 2–7%
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Rakuten Ichiba #597 worldwide
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Rakuten Ichiba Founded 1997
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Rakuten Ichiba Founded 1997
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Rakuten Ichiba TYO: 4755
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Rakuten Ichiba Japan
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How Rakuten Ichiba compares
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- At 2%–7%, Rakuten Ichiba takes a smaller cut than 28 of the 31 big marketplaces we track that charge a percentage fee (median 11.5%).
- Founded in 1997, Rakuten Ichiba has been running for about 29 years — longer than 34 of the 37 big marketplaces we track with a known launch year.
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Is Rakuten Ichiba legit?
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Rakuten Ichiba is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 1997 (29 years)
- Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan
- Publicly traded (TYO: 4755)
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Among the world's top 1,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #597)
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Rakuten Ichiba in public records
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- Website rank
- #597 worldwideAmong the top 1,000 sites (rakuten.co.jp)
- Founders
- Hiroshi Mikitani
- Industry
- Internet industry
Rakuten Ichiba timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
Rakuten Ichiba founded by Hiroshi Mikitani
Headquarters today: Tokyo, Japan
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Milestone
~6 trillion yen gross sales
Rakuten says its domestic e-commerce businesses, including Rakuten Ichiba, had nearly 6 trillion yen in gross merchandise sales in 2024, which is total sales value, not merchant earnings.
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Milestone
1,000+ overseas merchants
Rakuten said in September 2025 that overseas-affiliated merchants selling on Rakuten Ichiba now exceed 1,000.
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Frequently asked questions
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How much does Rakuten Ichiba charge?
Rakuten Ichiba fees: Setup + monthly plan (Y25,000-130,000) + 2-7% system fee. On a $100 payment that leaves you about $93–$98, before withdrawal or conversion costs.
How do you get paid on Rakuten Ichiba?
Rakuten Ichiba pays out via Bank transfer (Japan).
Which countries is Rakuten Ichiba available in?
Japan. Its main focus is Japan.
How much do people earn on Rakuten Ichiba?
Rakuten said in September 2025 that overseas-affiliated merchants selling on Rakuten Ichiba now exceed 1,000. Individual earnings vary widely.
Is Rakuten Ichiba legit?
Yes, Rakuten Ichiba is a real, operating platform: operating since 1997 (29 years), headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and publicly traded (TYO: 4755). As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
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