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Market research and user behavior in Japan, Korea and beyond.

The Unique Traditions of Christmas in Japan

While Christmas is not recognized as a national holiday, since only about 1 percent of the entire population identifies as Christian, it is a festivity that is highly celebrated. Despite its origins…

Privacy Push: Meta Faces EU Ban on Targeted Advertising

Just as Apple announced its plans to require “Privacy Manifests” to more proactively monitor and enforce their long-held policy that prohibits fingerprinting last summer, and Google planning to…

Kinro Kansha no Hi: The Japanese Thanksgiving

Known as ‘勤労感謝の日’ (Kinrō Kansha no Hi), Thanksgiving in Japan stands as a recognized national holiday. The focus of this day centers around worker appreciation, highlighting the exchange of gifts…

App Store Screenshots: TikTok Japan VS Korea

Japan and Korea, neighboring countries with a perceived likeness, are often recognized for their shared traits. Despite their geographical proximity and cultural overlaps, both nations maintain…

Dating Apps in Japan: Promotion/Ads

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology and relationships, Japan has emerged as a fascinating arena for the promotion of dating apps. In a society deeply rooted in tradition and cultural…

Japanese Autumn Trend: Kinmokusei?

In the midst of the digital hustle and bustle, a subtle yet enchanting topic dominated Japanese X (Twitter) yesterday (October 12, 2023) – “金木犀 (kinmokusei).” A seemingly simple word, but one that…

Play Store’s Promotional Content and Its Impact on ASO

As the mobile and application market continues to grow, the major app stores, App Store and Play Store also have continued to evolve. One of the major improvements these stores made was to provide…

App Store In-App Events: Its Benefits and Effects to ASO

In today’s digital age, mobile apps have become an integral part of our lives. Whether it’s for entertainment, productivity, or communication, there’s an app for nearly everything. As app developers…

Autumn Marketing in Japan: Traditions and Festivals

Autumn in Japan, known as “aki,” is a season steeped in cultural significance and rich traditions. In this article, we will delve into the customs and festivals that make autumn a special time in…

What Makes ASO Hard and How to Overcome It?

In a world where mobile apps are the heartbeat of our daily lives, getting noticed amidst the face-paced digital landscape is a challenge. As app marketers, we understand the huge importance of App…

Why ARPU in Japan Surpasses Other Countries

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…

What’s the difference between SEO and ASO?

In today’s digital world, where websites and mobile apps are vying for attention, being visible to potential users is like shining a spotlight on your online presence. Imagine you have a website that…

WWDC 2023 and Apple’s New Vision

Apple hosted this year’s WWDC on June 5th, 2023, and as usual, the event’s opening started with a keynote video, introducing new Apple products and upcoming updates for their software. More sessions…

What You Need to Know about Japan’s Mobile Market

Japan’s mobile market is a dynamic and innovative powerhouse, characterized by its mobile-first approach, app-centric behavior, and tech-savvy consumer base. The market reached approximately $103.6…

What Koreans Searched For in 2022

The year 2022 has been another dynamic year when many countries decided to live with COVID-19 and started opening up the barricades. Yet Russia broke a war against Ukraine in February, and it is…

iOS 16 and How It Affects ASO

Every September, Apple announces and releases new products and software updates. On September 13, 2022, Apple rolled out iOS 16, and this software update has drawn as much attention as new products,…

Breaking Grammar Rules in App Stores

The previous articles were about the Korean and Japanese languages and how their linguistic characteristics may affect how users search apps on app stores. Yet the articles were written for…

Hangul and How It Affects App Search in Korea

The app market in South Korea has been growing fastly, and now it is the third largest app market in East Asia, following China and Japan. Statista has projected that the number of app downloads in…

The Uniqueness of Japanese Language

One of the most popular topics in the world of ASO is localization. Localization is essential when you want to expand the reach of your app to global. Just as you attempt to learn a couple of phrases…

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