Japanese market

Using UX Research to Unleash Japan's Entrepreneurial Potential
For brands seeking new frontiers and aiming for success on the entrepreneurial journey, there is no more interesting and fulfilling landscape than Japan....
What you Should know about Senior Insta Influencers in Japan
While print media is still popular among seniors, more and more seniors are using the internet, smartphones, and social media to stay connected...
The Power and Glory of Engaged Stakeholders in UX Research
It may be easy to think that the most relevant stakeholder in UX research is the end user. When it comes to creating...
The Art and Science of Better Qualitative Research Engagement with Japanese Participants
Qualitative research methods such as ethnography, in-depth interviews and focus groups are well suited to elicit unexpected insights into a culture other than...
Why localised recruitment plans are needed in Japan
Are you planning to conduct market research in Japan? Don't let the country's demographic homogeneity fool you. While Japan may not be as...
5 Ways Asynchronous Research Fits into UX Plans
Asynchronous research facilitates information sharing among participants outside the constraints of time and place.
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.
How to Add Strategy to Market Research in Japan
Market research, as we all know, is equal parts art and science. And yet, many big brands overlook the art part of the...
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...
Every country has them, and Japan is no different. I’m talking about “the fearful fringe.” These are the people who fundamentally lack trust...
One definition of progress is that Japan should move its society from one based on traditional values - highly protective of change and...