I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Rakuten (Tokio)
Interview
1. Online Application
2. Online webtest
3. Series of 3-4 Interviews; All they are looking for are the people who can work hard and are ready to mingle with their way of working. Although, it not a typical Japanese firm but it still has many aspects of a traditional Japanese company.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Most of the questions were non-technical, but needed preparation.
Why Rakuten? Your strengths and weaknesses? etc.