"R Channel" Launches AI Video-Powered Regional Revitalization Support Service
Rakuten's free linear video distribution service "R Channel" has launched an AI video production support service for local governments. The service aims to solve challenges such as high video production costs and lack of promotion opportunities, promoting regional attractions nationwide. It also utilizes the Rakuten ecosystem to contribute to regional economic revitalization.
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Rakuten Group, Inc. (hereinafter "Rakuten")'s free linear video distribution service "R Channel" has today launched a regional revitalization support service utilizing AI videos, leveraging its experience in AI-powered video production for local governments.
The purpose of this service is to solve issues faced by local governments, such as high video production costs, long production periods, and insufficient promotion opportunities. Utilizing the experience and knowledge gained from AI video production for promotions and service introductions of Rakuten Group services, it will communicate the charm of local tourism resources, culture, and special products to users nationwide. By efficiently streamlining everything from planning to video production using cutting-edge AI tools, a wide range of videos for tourism PR, event announcements, introduction of special products, and hometown tax (furusato nozei) return gifts can be produced at low cost and in a short period. Furthermore, it supports the production of video advertisements that comply with the advertising regulations for hometown tax donations, helping to increase donation amounts.
The produced videos can also be distributed as advertisements on "R Channel" or on the video distribution service "Rakuten TV" within "Rakuten Pa League Special," which offers unlimited viewing of official games hosted by the Pacific League. This enables reach to a wide range of users and resolves the imbalance in regional promotion opportunities. Furthermore, by leveraging the characteristics of the "Rakuten Ecosystem (economic zone)," which organically connects over 70 services centered around Rakuten members, it promotes customer attraction and consumption expansion from video advertisement viewing, contributing to the revitalization of the regional economy.
"R Channel" will continue to provide attractive and new entertainment experiences and improve service convenience, aiming to provide highly satisfying services to a wide range of users.
## Overview of AI Video Regional Revitalization Support Service
Launch Date: April 1, 2026 (Wednesday)
Content: A video production service utilizing AI tools that responds to various needs such as tourism PR, event announcements, introduction of special products, and hometown tax return gifts. Advertisement distribution is also possible.
Price: Varies depending on video length and presence of advertisement distribution.
Advertisement Distribution Platform: "R Channel" and "Rakuten Pa League Special" within "Rakuten TV."
*Distribution destination varies depending on the plan.
Inquiries regarding this service: https://channel.rakuten.co.jp/service/ads/
## Overview of "R Channel"
The purpose of this service is to solve issues faced by local governments, such as high video production costs, long production periods, and insufficient promotion opportunities. Utilizing the experience and knowledge gained from AI video production for promotions and service introductions of Rakuten Group services, it will communicate the charm of local tourism resources, culture, and special products to users nationwide. By efficiently streamlining everything from planning to video production using cutting-edge AI tools, a wide range of videos for tourism PR, event announcements, introduction of special products, and hometown tax (furusato nozei) return gifts can be produced at low cost and in a short period. Furthermore, it supports the production of video advertisements that comply with the advertising regulations for hometown tax donations, helping to increase donation amounts.
The produced videos can also be distributed as advertisements on "R Channel" or on the video distribution service "Rakuten TV" within "Rakuten Pa League Special," which offers unlimited viewing of official games hosted by the Pacific League. This enables reach to a wide range of users and resolves the imbalance in regional promotion opportunities. Furthermore, by leveraging the characteristics of the "Rakuten Ecosystem (economic zone)," which organically connects over 70 services centered around Rakuten members, it promotes customer attraction and consumption expansion from video advertisement viewing, contributing to the revitalization of the regional economy.
"R Channel" will continue to provide attractive and new entertainment experiences and improve service convenience, aiming to provide highly satisfying services to a wide range of users.
## Overview of AI Video Regional Revitalization Support Service
Launch Date: April 1, 2026 (Wednesday)
Content: A video production service utilizing AI tools that responds to various needs such as tourism PR, event announcements, introduction of special products, and hometown tax return gifts. Advertisement distribution is also possible.
Price: Varies depending on video length and presence of advertisement distribution.
Advertisement Distribution Platform: "R Channel" and "Rakuten Pa League Special" within "Rakuten TV."
*Distribution destination varies depending on the plan.
Inquiries regarding this service: https://channel.rakuten.co.jp/service/ads/
## Overview of "R Channel"