Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Hiroshi Mikitani study?
He studied in Japan at Hitotsubashi University and later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School, which helped shape his global business ideas.
Does he own sports teams?
Yes. Rakuten is the owner of the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles (a baseball team), and Mikitani has been involved with the Vissel Kobe soccer club, showing his interest in sports and community.
Why did he make English a company language?
He wanted Rakuten to work smoothly with people around the world, so using English helped employees share ideas and do business across countries.
Can kids start a business like his?
Yes! Start with an idea, learn about computers and how to talk to people, try selling something small, and keep learning — big companies often start from small, simple ideas.
