
Since January 23, 2024, significant changes in Japan’s app marketing landscape and strategies for Google Play Store have emerged, influenced by both UI updates and broader market trends. Traditionally, Japan has been an Apple-dominated market with iPhones holding a large share. However, the Android market has been gradually gaining ground, particularly since the introduction of…

Explore Japan’s mobile game market in 2023, its recovery, growth trends, and changing consumer preferences in the evolving global landscape.

Introduction The ongoing debate between iPhone and Android users is a global phenomenon, but understanding the specifics within different regions can provide valuable insights for marketers, developers, and consumers alike. In Japan, the preferences for these smartphone giants vary significantly by age, reasons for upgrading, and key purchasing factors. This article delves deep into the…

Discover the unique characteristics of Japanese app store screenshots for games. From a preference for cute characters and bright pastel colors to a distinct emphasis on female protagonists, explore how Japan’s design choices differ from counterparts in the US and Korea.

Tokyo, Japan – April 25, 2024 On April 25th, 2024, aix hosted a insightful webinar titled “Mobile Game Marketing in Japan: Market Information / UA / ASO,” which was aimed at providing comprehensive insights into the Japanese mobile gaming market. Held from 11:00 AM to 12:00 NN (CET), this event brought together industry professionals from across…

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…