
Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of social media, staying ahead of emerging trends is paramount for businesses seeking to connect with younger audiences. Currently making waves is “TikTok Lite,” an application that has rapidly ascended to the top of the App Store Entertainment category, claiming the coveted #1 spot. Interestingly, its predecessor, the original “TikTok,”…

Introduction The IKEA app, currently positioned as the 35th ranked app (at the time of writing) in the Shopping Category within the App Store Japan, demonstrates a fairly good performance in App Store Optimization (ASO), as indicated by its ASO Score of 202/300. However, this score reflects a lot of opportunity for improvement and further…

Introduction Japan’s Culture Day, known as “Bunka no hi,” is a national holiday that holds a special place in the hearts of its people. Celebrated annually on November 3rd, it’s a day when the nation comes together to honor its rich cultural heritage, arts, and academic achievements. In this article, we’ll delve into the significance…

Introduction Halloween is just around the corner! Japan is slowly getting covered with orange and purple, pumpkins, cute ghosts and witches once October hits the country. While this celebration wasn’t as prominent in the past, it has experienced a swift surge in popularity in recent years. In fact, most businesses in Japan are now embracing…
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Introduction Another week, another Discover Keywords from Japan app store! It’s now October and let’s see what the first week of October has for us in the App Store’s Discover keyword suggestions. In case you missed our Discover keywords last week, click here to read more about that. Now let’s hop in! Discover Section The Discover…

Introduction In just a few days, Japanese people will have another thing called “3連休,” “san renkyū” or a 3-day weekend. The reason why is because every second Monday of October, Japan celebrates Sports day! What, why and how do Japanese people celebrate this day? In this article, we’d like to introduce you to all about…

Introduction Tokyo Game Show 2023 (TGS 2023) was held from September 21st to 24th in Chiba, Japan. As if the event is proving that the event still has a huge influence in the industry, TGS 2023 has invited 700+ exhibitors from 44 different countries who introduced 2,200+ titles spread out in 2,682 booths. Compared to…

Introduction In the world of mobile apps and gaming, one metric stands out when it comes to financial success: Average Revenue Per User (ARPU). While ARPU can vary greatly across different regions, one country that consistently outshines the rest is Japan. Japanese users demonstrate a remarkable willingness to pay more for in-app purchases and mobile…

Introduction The advent of shopping apps has transformed the landscape of online shopping, delivering enhanced convenience and efficiency to consumers. This article presents a comprehensive analysis of Japan’s top 10 shopping apps, available in the App Store and Play Store, revealing valuable insights obtained from the examination of metadata keywords, design patterns, notable features, and…

Introduction The entertainment mobile app market has revolutionized the way people consume and engage with various forms of entertainment. This article delves into a comparative analysis of the characteristics of the entertainment mobile app market between Japan and the US. By examining factors such as user preferences, popular app categories, and monetization strategies, we can…