by carterjmrn | Nov 14, 2019 | Ageing and Generations, Aging Technology
Japanese seniors represent over 50% of the consumer economy — a ratio destined to increase alongside the aging population. Today’s seniors represent a more diversified market than previous generations. They are more active, have more interests, and are at a stage in...
by carterjmrn | Nov 5, 2019 | Ageing and Generations, Aging Technology
You’ve probably heard about Japan’s drive to ensure that you, me and everyone else in the country live long, prosper and become happy centenarians. Technology is being touted as an integral element in that plan. Three key tech themes for preserving, empowering and...
by carterjmrn | May 10, 2019 | Ageing and Generations, Japan Market Entry
The so-called “seniors’” market continues to inspire innovative products and services that materialize in ways which far surpass the common theme of robotic solutions for nursing shortages. CarterJMRN has been following these trends for over two decades now; a few key...
by carterjmrn | Sep 21, 2012 | Carter Group Viewpoints
Even though I’ve lived in Japan for many years now, it was only a few years ago, mainly through having seen him appear on an especially creative television campaign for Sony, that I became aware of the existence of a rock star named Eikichi Yazawa. Afterwards, I...