
Tokyo, Japan – February 28, 2024 Aiming to enhance the accessibility of Japanese marketing insights for English-speaking audiences, aix Inc., a growth marketing agency based in Tokyo, organized an casual online event targeting ASO and marketing professionals all over the world. This event, themed around exploring Japanese culture and leading Japanese applications over coffee, was…

Tokyo, Japan – January 31, 2024 In an effort to make Japan marketing insights more accessible in English language, aix Inc., a Tokyo-based marketing agency, held a casual online event with the theme of chatting about Japanese culture and top Japanese apps over a cup of coffee. Entitled “Virtual Coffee Break: Health & Fitness Apps…

Introduction We continue our exploration of Japan’s mobile landscape, this time comparing it to Southeast Asian countries: Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. In our previous installment, we delved into the nuances of Japan’s mobile market in contrast to Indonesia, Malaysia, and The Philippines. The diversity in mobile statistics and preferences, even among geographically close markets, was…

Introduction Most marketers make the mistake of deploying a one-size-fits-all strategy for Asia, neglecting the unique characteristics of each country. Asia, a vast continent, is home to diverse cultures, with Japan standing out for its distinctiveness. However, other countries remain unexplored. In our upcoming series of articles, we will delve into the uniqueness of Japan’s…

Introduction In 2022, Japan ranked as the third-highest country in terms of consumer spending, trailing only China and the United States. The country’s smartphone user base continues to expand, making the Japanese app market one of the most dynamic and lucrative on a global scale. Because of this, app marketers have consistently sought opportunities to…

Introduction In a groundbreaking move on June 16, the Digital Market Competition Headquarters of the Japanese government unveiled the “Competition Assessment of the Mobile Ecosystem Report.” This article delves into the key aspects and implications of this report, exploring how it signals a significant shift in Japan’s approach to regulating the mobile ecosystem. The unveiling…

Introduction In recent years, Japan has witnessed a surge in the trend of individuals maintaining multiple social media accounts, reshaping the dynamics of online interactions. This article aims to provide insights into this intriguing phenomenon, exploring key data, popular platforms, and the diverse purposes behind having multiple accounts. Understanding the Landscape: Data Insights According to…

Intro Imagine streets filled with vibrant colors and smiles, as young adults all over Japan get ready to mark a significant milestone in their lives. “成人の日” Seijin-no-hi, A Coming of Age Day is a national holiday in Japan, celebrated on the second Monday of January. It’s when 20-year-olds step into a new chapter as recognized…

Introduction Welcome to the dynamic landscape of Gen Z in Japan, where the pulse of social networking beats in a closed, almost ‘black box’ fashion. In this article, we will unravel the rise and fall of the popular app ‘Zenly,’ operated by Snap Inc., and explore the evolving preferences of Gen Z in the digital…

Intro The application marketing industry is about to encounter a huge change with the scheduled updates of privacy protection. Apple is going to launch the Privacy Manifest, and Google announced that it will gradually apply its privacy sandbox throughout 2024. These updates will greatly affect the currently popular marketing prediction models and performance measurement methods,…