Video downloading service

We are not reading Japanese, so we are not able to access able to access Rakuten's homepage on the web, which is a pity - well, may be also a hint to the company to translate their webpage, or, if existing, to place a related English Section button on a more visible location.

Rakuten is a leading e-shopping mall operator in Japan and announced that they want to start a music video distribution service. This will be done in cooperation with Avex Inc., a leading producer of CDs and video software.

Costs per music video song is US$1.50, which many might consider expensive. While the selection is still small with only 360 music videos on offer and apparently limited to Japanese stars, it is a start. We wonder how related associations in the US react to this news.

(By Asia Business Consulting)