We provide the insights that guide global businesses to success in Japan
What we do
Human-Centric Design Research
We empathically explore the needs, behaviors and preferences of consumers to inform the intelligent design of products and services. Investing in iterative research with the end-user in mind creates an efficient pathway to intelligent design.
UX Research
We empathically explore the needs, behaviors and preferences of consumers to inform the intelligent design of products and services. Investing in iterative research with the end-user in mind creates an efficient pathway to intelligent design.
Qualitative Market Research
We empathically explore the needs, behaviors and preferences of consumers to inform the intelligent design of products and services. Investing in iterative research with the end-user in mind creates an efficient pathway to intelligent design.
Quantitative Market Research
We empathically explore the needs, behaviors and preferences of consumers to inform the intelligent design of products and services. Investing in iterative research with the end-user in mind creates an efficient pathway to intelligent design.
Trends & Cultural Landscaping
We empathically explore the needs, behaviors and preferences of consumers to inform the intelligent design of products and services. Investing in iterative research with the end-user in mind creates an efficient pathway to intelligent design.
Age Tech
We empathically explore the needs, behaviors and preferences of consumers to inform the intelligent design of products and services. Investing in iterative research with the end-user in mind creates an efficient pathway to intelligent design.
Brands that Trust our Team
CarterJMRN helps you unmask Japan.
Winning in Japan’s complex and constantly changing market means uncovering consumer insight that you can turn into foresight is a must. Designing culturally relevant products, services, content and communications that embody cohesive and delightful user experiences is no simple task.
With a deep empathy for your business and a profound understanding of the Japanese consumer, we employ cutting-edge UX and human-centric insight methodologies, integrated with the classic qualitative and quantitative toolbox.
Global brands rely on our 25 years+ of experience in executing consumer immersion, exploration and measurement projects that deliver clear and actionable findings.
When you need a reliable researcher for your journey in Japan to give you a deep understanding of the forces acting on your consumer, an authentic connection with your buyer and solid inputs to your strategy for success CarterJMRN is the right partner.
Our experts have experience in these verticals
Digital Platforms
Entertainment
Gaming
Luxury Goods
Robotics
Tourism
Home Appliances
Automotive
Food & Beverage
Pet Care
Personal Products & Skincare
Our work impacts brands every day
What our clients are saying...
“Yesterday’s workshop was outstanding. The value you brought to the project far exceeded what we alone could have done. Thank you so much. We look forward to reading the report.”
“We always appreciate the level of care, quality, and professionalism we consistently experience with the Carter team. We highly recommend your services to other departments in our company as we appreciate your consistent help and flexibility! We very much look forward to continuing our relationship with the Carter team!”
“Working with CarterJMRN was a game-changer for our market entry strategy in Japan. Their ability to uncover deep consumer insights and translate them into actionable strategies was invaluable.”
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CarterJMRN is a Japan-based market research agency guiding leading brands through the journey of unmasking and engaging with the needs, desires and opinions of Japanese people. Our qualitative and quantitative experts employ UX, survey, focus group and other methodologies, coupled with a deep understanding of cultural nuances and emerging trends for insights that power excellence in human-centered decisions for bigger business impact.