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Gain perspectives directly from the experts at CarterJMRN with our Viewpoints section. Here, we share our thoughts on the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the Japanese market research industry, offering a blend of analytical depth and practical advice.

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Six Charts Revealing Unique Challenges of Women in the Japanese Workforce
We often hear Japan described as a ‘traditional’ society. That description certainly conjures up images of geisha walking down the streets and other...
Why Your Onboarding Experience Needs Cross-Cultural Research
Growth-driven product managers already know how important the onboarding experience is in our globally interconnected world.
Why Human Design Thinking Requires Cultural Context
Industrial designers and tech creators have come a long, long way in terms of incorporating usability into products and environments. Early Unix systems...
Why No Gaming UX Research Plan Should Miss Testing in Japan
The video gaming market in Japan is the third-biggest in the world, generating over $22 billion in sales in 2021.
Heads Hands and Hearts for Age Tech
Developing tech-enabled products and services that assist us as we age is a relatively new frontier. However, the vision of a world where...
Over the past 10 to 15 years, Japanese marketers have wholeheartedly embraced the symbology of sustainability. Notions of ‘green’ and ‘eco’ and ‘human’...