I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at Rakuten (Pekín, Pekín) in Sep 2014
Interview
First, apply the job online. Then did online coding test and made a video. Then skype technology interview for around an hour. Then final 1:1 interview. (Hope this can be helpful. But the experience may be different on different situation.)
I applied online. I interviewed at Rakuten (Tokio) in May 2012
Interview
First asked to fill in standard form containing details, etc. Web test is fast paced; beware of format because it can be a lot to take in. Video recording requested (you get two weeks from invite) - 5 questions, pretty simple. Last question in Japanese to gauge your level - you can say none if you don't have any experience. Still waiting for a reply.
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Rakuten (Nagoya, Prefectura de Aichi) in Jun 2015
Interview
first round is the video interview. There are 5 question, a. what's your name, why Rakuten ? b, what your technical background, c what's your greatest strength? d what's your career goal? and there is program test, if you apply for engineer, if you apply for researcher, there is two program test. You can search the program on the internet.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
what your name, why Rakuten ? b, what your technical background, c what your greatest strength? d what your career goal?