Is Rakuten Down?
Live availability, response time, and global outage monitoring
Live status updates · Real-time check · Global monitoring
Response Time
HTTP Code
SSL Status
Server IP
Independent Status Check
This page combines live response checks with DNS and SSL validation.
About Rakuten
Our latest live check shows rakuten.co.jp is reachable but slower than usual. Response times can vary by region, network route, CDN edge and temporary load.
Technical Details
HTTP Response
Status Code: 200
Response Time: 7175 ms
DNS Information
IP Address: 133.237.182.225
Country: Japan
Resolver: system
SSL Certificate
Status: Valid ✓
Issuer: DigiCert Inc
Expires in: 148 days
For large services, the server location shown here may reflect a CDN, load balancer or edge node rather than the company’s headquarters or main infrastructure.
Rakuten Status History
| Time | Status | HTTP | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 12:05 | SLOW | 200 | 7175 ms |
| Jul 14, 18:53 | SLOW | 200 | 6874 ms |
| Jul 14, 09:04 | SLOW | 200 | 6806 ms |
| Jul 7, 12:35 | SLOW | 200 | 6596 ms |
| Jul 1, 05:40 | SLOW | 200 | 7144 ms |
| Jun 30, 10:29 | SLOW | 200 | 7557 ms |
| Jun 30, 08:57 | SLOW | 200 | 6155 ms |
| Jun 30, 08:15 | SLOW | 200 | 7241 ms |
| Jun 23, 20:32 | SLOW | 200 | 6660 ms |
| Jun 16, 08:07 | SLOW | 200 | 7219 ms |
Troubleshooting Steps
If Rakuten is down for everyone:
- Check official status or support channels
- Wait for restoration before repeated login/payment attempts
- Monitor this page for live technical changes
If it's only down for you:
- Clear browser cache
- Try another browser or device
- Restart router
- Flush DNS cache
- Try mobile data instead of WiFi
- Disable VPN/proxy
If rakuten.co.jp is not opening for you, refresh the page, try another browser or private window, clear DNS cache, disable VPN/proxy temporarily and test from a different network. If the status is DOWN, wait before repeated login or payment attempts.
Flush DNS Cache Commands:
ipconfig /flushdnssudo dscacheutil -flushcachesudo systemd-resolve --flush-cachesOfficial Status & Verification
For final confirmation, check Rakuten's official support, status or social channels. This page provides independent technical checks, but it does not replace announcements from the service owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q:How do I know if Rakuten is down?
Check the live status, HTTP code and response time at the top of this page. If Rakuten is down across multiple networks and user reports increase, the issue is more likely widespread.
Q:Is Rakuten down for everyone or just me?
If this checker shows UP but you still cannot access rakuten.co.jp, the issue may be local to your device, browser, DNS, ISP, VPN or region. If it shows DOWN, it may affect more users.
Q:What should I do if Rakuten is not working?
Refresh the page, test another browser, restart your router, clear DNS cache and try a different network. For widespread issues, wait and check official channels.
Q:Can DNS issues cause Rakuten to appear down?
Yes. DNS problems can stop your device from finding rakuten.co.jp. Try flushing DNS cache or testing public DNS such as Cloudflare or Google DNS.
Q:What does HTTP 200 mean for rakuten.co.jp?
HTTP 200 is the response code returned by the latest check. 2xx usually means reachable, while 4xx/5xx codes may indicate access or server issues.
Q:Where can I get official updates about Rakuten outages?
Check official support, status or social channels from Rakuten.