INSIGHTS
An exploration of localization and marketing.
Why Followers Matter Less Now
Followers don’t mean as much as they used to. Here’s why and what brands should focus on instead.
Ship to Japan from Overseas vs. Fulfill E-Commerce Orders Domestically
Should international brands ship from overseas or from within Japan? Our Japanese consumer survey gives some insight.
How to build Your Employer Brand to Recruit Talent Better
Building an employer brand can lead to a +400% increase in job inquiries.
Top in Japan 2021 Round-up
The top searches, influencers, artists, buzzwords and more in Japan in 2021.
Japanese Media Consumption Trends and Behavior in 2021
An in-depth look at how people in Japan are consuming media in 2021 – the channels their attention is in, the networks and streaming platforms they’re using, and more.
How Commercial Properties Do Instagram
How commercial properties, like shopping malls, from the US and Japan run their Instagram accounts.
Instagram in Japan in 2020
All about Instagram usage in Japan according to the social network’s House of Instagram 2020.
Coffee, Cafes and Marketing in Japan
A look at the current relationship Japanese consumers have with coffee, as well as marketing case studies on a few popular coffee and cafe businesses in Japan.
Creating Brand Value for Social Commerce
As social networks increase their in-app e-commerce capabilities, social commerce is becoming more mainstream. Here’s how brands should approach social media to increase sales.
Creating Brand Value in the Direct-To-Consumer Era
Decreased barriers to entry in communication and e-commerce have increased hurdles for brands to differentiate and stand out. This is how they should consider creating value.
Japanese Consumers During COVID-19
What consumers in Japan are buying due to COVID-19, and how their behavior and attitudes towards brands online have changed.
Japanese Media Consumption Trends and Behavior in 2020
An in-depth look at how people in Japan are currently consuming media – the channels their attention is in, the networks they’re using, where they shop and more
Instagram in Japan in 2019
All about Instagram usage in Japan according to Instagram Day 2019.
Japanese Twitter Usage in 2019
A breakdown of Japanese Twitter usage in 2019 - who uses it and what they use it for.
The Importance of Brand Purpose in Customer Loyalty
With consumers having access to more information and more choices than ever, they often consider how a company impacts society before purchasing.
Content and the Japanese Consumer Survey 2019
The current relationship between digital content and the Japanese consumer in 2019 - Differences with other markets and the actions they take.
Tik Tok Ads Coming in 2019
These are the Tik Tok ad types coming in 2019 globally based on what’s already been launched in Japan.
How Burger King Leveraged Influencers for Free
Influencers began talking about Burger King without getting paid. Here’s what Burger King did.
Japanese Media Consumption Trends and Behavior 2019
The current media consumption trends of the Japanese consumers in 2019.
Japan Instagram Highlights in 2018
Here are Japan’s most popular Instagrammers, places and hashtags of 2018.