
Tokyo, Japan – December 19, 2023 In an insightful hour-long webinar, aix Inc. explored the landscape of Japanese marketing, recapped the trends of 2023, and provided a forecast for the upcoming year. Titled “Forecasting 2024 Marketing Streams in Japan,” the event gathered marketers, enthusiasts, and industry professionals from around the globe. About aix Inc. Big…

Introduction We’ve recently written about year-end shopping in Japan in our last article. Celebrating the new year in Japan, unlike many countries, tends to take a serene approach to welcome the fresh start. Including quiet celebrations like “hatsunode” where Japanese people wait for the first sun rise of the year, as it supposedly brings good…

November and December, universally recognized as the prime months for festive celebrations and heightened consumer activity, are no less spectacular in Japan. As the year winds down, businesses in the Land of the Rising Sun orchestrate captivating sales campaigns, making Year-end Shopping a pivotal period in the Japanese retail calendar. In this exploration, we delve…

Welcome to the vibrant world of app marketing in Japan, where the pursuit of excellence is matched only by the rich cultural tapestry that defines this dynamic market. As global businesses set their sights on the Land of the Rising Sun, mastering App Store Optimization (ASO) becomes a crucial aspect of ensuring success in Japan’s…

In a recent survey conducted by LINE Research, Japanese consumer habits have been unveiled, shedding light on where and how people discover interesting products. The survey targeted a diverse age group, spanning from 13 to 79 years old, with a substantial sample size of 645,736 respondents. Where do Japanese People Discover Interesting Products? The findings…

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…