Rakuten takes a step into the future with its new unmanned delivery service in Tokyo, revolutionizing how residents receive their food and essentials.

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Written By Karl Melles

Article published (updated) on: 19th November 2024

Credit: The Japan News, cover photo The Yomiuri Shimbun

In Summary:

Rakuten Group Inc. has launched an innovative unmanned delivery service in Tokyo's Chuo Ward, with robots delivering items from supermarkets and popular stores like Starbucks and Yoshinoya to 62 designated locations, including parks and residential areas. The service, which began on November 6, covers Harumi and parts of Tsukishima and Kachidoki, offering customers access to over 5,300 items via a smartphone site with a delivery fee of ¥100. Robots travel autonomously but are remotely controlled at crossings for safety. Rakuten plans to expand this service further across Tokyo.

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