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Studying Digital Tribes, Not Just Keyword Demographics

Demographics tell you who searches. Anthropology reveals why they search, what they fear, what they celebrate, and what rituals transform them from curious visitors into loyal community members.

At WeCodeFutures, we're search anthropologists. We embed with your digital tribes.

We don't just analyze search volume—we study search ceremonies: the specific phrases users utter when they're frustrated versus curious, the questions they ask at 2 AM versus 2 PM, the vocabulary they adopt after consulting peers versus before.

We document tribal migration patterns—how users move from Reddit research communities to YouTube tutorial camps to your comparison-page settlement. We map their ritual objects—the images they save, the features they screenshot, the price points they bookmark.

Our ethnographic reports don't resemble standard SEO audits. They're field studies of human behavior in digital environments. They answer questions like: What superstitions do your customers hold about your industry? What creation myths do they tell about their problems? What taboo solutions are they afraid to search publicly?

This anthropological lens transforms keyword research from mechanical extraction into human understanding. We don't just know what your audience types—we know what they mean, what they feel, and what would make them stay.

Thank you for using Rakuten Webservice.

To Our Valued Developers and Affiliate Partners,

To enhance security and performance, Rakuten Webservice is implementing a mandatory infrastructure upgrade.

Consequently, all partners using our APIs must take action to ensure their applications continue to function correctly.

Summary of Changes

This upgrade involves three main changes:

Migration to New API Domain: All API endpoints are moving from the current app.rakuten.co.jp to a new, robust domain: openapi.rakuten.co.jp.

Update to New Authentication System: We are introducing an enhanced security system. As a result, existing API keys will be deprecated. You must re-register your application to obtain new credentials.

Deprecation of Old API Versions: Older versions of API endpoints will be decommissioned.

[Important] Request to Check API Versions

Before proceeding, please check the API endpoint versions you are currently using.

1. Find Latest Versions: Please verify the latest supported versions for all endpoints on our documentation portal: Access Latest API Documentation

2. Check Deprecated Versions: We have published detailed lists of the specific endpoint versions being deprecated for each service on our official news blog. Please review the notices relevant to you:

Ichiba APIs: View Deprecation Notice

Travel APIs: View Deprecation Notice

GORA APIs: View Deprecation Notice

Required Actions (By May 13, 2026)

Re-register Application: Starting February 10, 2026, log in to the Rakuten Developer Dashboard and re-register your app to generate a new applicationId and applicationSecret.

Update Code: Update your application code to reference the new domain (openapi.rakuten.co.jp), use the new API keys, and update endpoints to the latest API versions confirmed above.

Migration Timeline

Feb 10, 2026 – May 13, 2026: Transition Period This is the official migration window. Both old and new systems will be operational. Please complete your migration during this time.

From May 14, 2026: New System Only The old domain (app.rakuten.co.jp) and old API versions will be permanently shut down. All traffic must use the new system.

Support

For technical details, please refer to the comprehensive migration guide:

[Link to Migration Guide]

If you have any questions, our support team is here to help.

Contact us via the Support Portal

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