Japanese culture

  • Autumn Marketing in Japan: How Japan Celebrates Halloween

    Autumn Marketing in Japan: How Japan Celebrates Halloween

    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…

  • Sports Day in Japan: Anime Fans Saved a Pro Football Team

    Sports Day in Japan: Anime Fans Saved a Pro Football Team

    Introduction Azul Claro Numazu is a Japanese football club that competes in the J3 League, which is the third tier of professional football in Japan. The club is associated with Shizuoka Sangyo University and has a presence in Japanese football. Azul Claro Numazu x Love Live! Series The interesting fact about this football team is…

  • Weekly Discover Keywords: App Store Japan [Oct 2023: Week 1]

    Weekly Discover Keywords: App Store Japan [Oct 2023: Week 1]

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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…

  • Japan’s Sports Day: A Look at Japan’s Favorite Sports and Sports Apps

    Japan’s Sports Day: A Look at Japan’s Favorite Sports and Sports Apps

    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…

  • Discovering the Trends of the Japanese Game Market from TGS 2023

    Discovering the Trends of the Japanese Game Market from TGS 2023

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    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…

  • Keyword Insights: Japan App Store Discover Suggestions This Week [Sep 2023: Week 4]

    Keyword Insights: Japan App Store Discover Suggestions This Week [Sep 2023: Week 4]

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    Introduction Welcome back, fellow Japan market enthusiast! Today, we’re continuing our journey into Japan’s mobile market. We’ve got a little treat for you—another glimpse at the popular keywords on Apple’s App Store Discover panel this week. (See the past Discover article here) So, if you want to learn more about Japan’s market, keep reading! Discover…

  • The Weekly Discover Keywords of App Store in Japan [Sep 2023: Week 2]

    The Weekly Discover Keywords of App Store in Japan [Sep 2023: Week 2]

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    Introduction As a global marketer, it is no secret that the Japanese market is one of the most challenging markets to break into. This is due to the language barrier, unique cultural backgrounds, and Japan’s strong loyalty to domestic products. Read more about what you need to know about Japan’s mobile market in our previous…

  • Why ARPU in Japan Surpasses Other Countries

    Why ARPU in Japan Surpasses Other Countries

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    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…

  • Discovering the Insights and Key Findings of Japan’s Top 10 Shopping Apps

    Discovering the Insights and Key Findings of Japan’s Top 10 Shopping Apps

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    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…

  • A Comparison of Entertainment Mobile App Markets in Japan and the U.S.

    A Comparison of Entertainment Mobile App Markets in Japan and the U.S.

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    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…