The Rakuten Eagles are a professional baseball team based in Sendai, Japan. They compete in the Pacific League of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Founded in 2004, the team is owned by the online retail company Rakuten, which has significantly influenced its branding and marketing strategies. The Eagles play their home games at Rakuten Seimei Park Miyagi, a modern stadium that can accommodate over 30,000 fans. The team achieved notable success in 2013 when they won their first championship, the Japan Series, under the management of Senichi Hoshino. The Eagles have since become a prominent team in Japanese baseball, known for their passionate fan base and competitive spirit.