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Unlocking the Japanese Market Through Social Listening: Turning Real Voices on Social Media into Business Insights

Unlocking the Japanese Market Through Social Listening: Turning Real Voices on Social Media into Business Insights

Are you struggling to grasp what your customers truly think? Or finding that your marketing efforts don’t quite resonate in the Japanese market? Traditional research...

2 July 2025 Marketing
Top 10 Japanese Travel Influencer on TikTok update in 2026

Top 10 Japanese Travel Influencer on TikTok update in 2026

Seen a thousand hashtags of Mt. Fuji and neon Shibuya? Scroll a little further. On TikTok right now, a handful of Japanese creators are turning...

2 July 2025 Ranking
Top 10 Japanese Gadget Review YouTubers and Instagramers You Should Know

Top 10 Japanese Gadget Review YouTubers and Instagramers You Should Know

Introduction If you’re a tech enthusiast or always on the lookout for innovative gadgets, Japan is a treasure trove of unique and cutting-edge tech. In...

2 July 2025 Ranking
Social Proof That Delivers Results in the Japanese Market

Social Proof That Delivers Results in the Japanese Market

In today’s world, the way companies build trust with consumers has undergone a major shift. Simply communicating a product’s features or price is no longer...

2 July 2025 Marketing
Influencer Marketing in Japan: What You Need to Know About Premium Labeling Laws

Influencer Marketing in Japan: What You Need to Know About Premium Labeling Laws

If you’re working with influencers to reach Japanese audiences, understanding the country’s disclosure laws isn’t optional, it’s essential. Japan’s Premiums and Representations Act sets clear...

2 June 2025 Influencer
Japan Influencer Stealth Marketing Regulation: What Brands and Creators Must Know in 2026

Japan Influencer Stealth Marketing Regulation: What Brands and Creators Must Know in 2026

TL;DR: Since 1 October 2023, any promotion that a general consumer cannot recognise as a business’s own representation is an unfair representation under Japan’s Act...

2 June 2025 Influencer
How to Write an Influencer Contract in Japan: A Simple Guide for Companies with Templates

How to Write an Influencer Contract in Japan: A Simple Guide for Companies with Templates

TL;DR: This page gives corporate teams a Japan-ready influencer contract template, explained clause by clause. The clauses that cause the most trouble for overseas brands...

2 June 2025 Influencer
How Influencer Media Regulation Works in Japan: What Global Teams Need to Know

How Influencer Media Regulation Works in Japan: What Global Teams Need to Know

Unlike countries such as the UAE or South Korea—where influencer activity may fall under centralized national media laws—Japan does not enforce influencer marketing through a...

2 June 2025 Blog
How Consumers Use Social Media in 2025: New Data Reveals Influencer Impact and Buying Behavior

How Consumers Use Social Media in 2025: New Data Reveals Influencer Impact and Buying Behavior

Which Platforms Matter Most in 2025 To understand consumer behavior on social media, we must first identify where people are spending their time. The 2025...

2 June 2025 Influencer
Inside Influencer Marketing Survey in Japan: What 102 Companies Revealed About Strategy, Spending, and Success

Inside Influencer Marketing Survey in Japan: What 102 Companies Revealed About Strategy, Spending, and Success

As influencer marketing becomes more commonplace in Japan, how are companies actually using it—and is it working?To answer that, hotice and RASA JAPAN conducted a...

2 June 2025 Influencer
Top 10 Japanese Fitness Influencers Over 40 update in 2026

Top 10 Japanese Fitness Influencers Over 40 update in 2026

Real people, real strength—meet the creators redefining fitness beyond 40. Introduction Fitness isn’t just for the young—and these Japanese creators are living proof. In their...

2 June 2025 Ranking
[2026ver.]Japanese Luxury Travel Influencers[My Hot 10]

[2026ver.]Japanese Luxury Travel Influencers[My Hot 10]

Introduction Japan’s social media scene is evolving rapidly, but one area that continues to stand out is the world of Japanese luxury travel influencers. Blending...

2 June 2025 Ranking
[2026ver.]Japanese Travel Influencer’s Blog[My Hot 10]

[2026ver.]Japanese Travel Influencer’s Blog[My Hot 10]

Travel influencers play a key role in sharing the charm and hidden gems of destinations around the world through blogs and social media. Their content—full...

3 May 2025 Ranking
Influencer Campaign Strategy for 2026: How to Plan a Winning Japan Campaign (Framework + Examples)

Influencer Campaign Strategy for 2026: How to Plan a Winning Japan Campaign (Framework + Examples)

TL;DR: A successful influencer campaign in Japan starts with a plan, not a shortlist of creators. Define one primary objective (awareness, consideration, or conversion), attach...

3 May 2025 Influencer
Streaming Services in Japan (2025): Best Platforms for English Speakers, Expats & Visitors

Streaming Services in Japan (2025): Best Platforms for English Speakers, Expats & Visitors

Planning to stream your favorite shows while in Japan? Whether you’re an expat, tourist, or digital nomad, navigating Japan’s streaming services can be tricky—with region-locked...

3 May 2025 Service
Japan Expo 2025: Where Global Fans and Brands Unite Through Japanese Culture

Japan Expo 2025: Where Global Fans and Brands Unite Through Japanese Culture

Japan Expo is more than a cultural event—it’s a global celebration of Japanese creativity, passion, and fandom. Held annually in Paris, this event attracts hundreds...

3 May 2025 Marketing
How to Attract Visitors and Succeed at Osaka Expo 2025: Event Recruitment and Casting Strategies for Global Brands

How to Attract Visitors and Succeed at Osaka Expo 2025: Event Recruitment and Casting Strategies for Global Brands

The Osaka Expo 2025 offers an extraordinary opportunity for global brands to increase visibility, build emotional connections, and engage directly with an international audience. But...

3 May 2025 Trends
How to Discover Influencers in Japan (2026): Search Methods, Vetting Criteria, and Fake-Follower Red Flags

How to Discover Influencers in Japan (2026): Search Methods, Vetting Criteria, and Fake-Follower Red Flags

TL;DR: To discover influencers in Japan, work through four steps: set goals and pick a follower tier, search using Japanese-language hashtags, influencer databases, and agency...

3 May 2025 Influencer
Japanese Twitter(X) Alternative: The Best Social Media Platforms for 2026

Japanese Twitter(X) Alternative: The Best Social Media Platforms for 2026

Have you been searching for a true Japanese Twitter alternative? You’re not alone.Since Twitter’s transformation into X, millions of users—especially in Japan—have felt the shift:...

3 May 2025 Trends
We Asked 192 Japanese Consumers: What’s Your Impression of Influencers?

We Asked 192 Japanese Consumers: What’s Your Impression of Influencers?

Today, influencer posts aren’t just conversation starters—they’re integral to driving real conversions.But what exactly do Japanese users expect from influencers? What kinds of posts do...

3 May 2025 Trends
[2026ver.]Japanese Fashion Influencer’s Blog[My Hot 10]

[2026ver.]Japanese Fashion Influencer’s Blog[My Hot 10]

Japan’s fashion influencer scene is packed with individuality and style. Whether it’s casual everyday looks, chic coordination, or a lifestyle-driven approach, these influencers have built...

2 May 2025 Ranking
[Latest 2025 Edition] 20 Successful Model Influencer Marketing Cases in Japan – Explained by Media Type

[Latest 2025 Edition] 20 Successful Model Influencer Marketing Cases in Japan – Explained by Media Type

TL;DR: Twenty influencer campaigns in Japan with the numbers attached, grouped by platform. YouTube cases work through demonstration in a real setting, Instagram cases through...

1 April 2025 Marketing
The Rapidly Growing Southeast Asian Market and the Potential of Social Media Marketing

The Rapidly Growing Southeast Asian Market and the Potential of Social Media Marketing

Today, the Southeast Asian market is attracting global attention from brands and marketers alike. With rapid population growth and economic development, Southeast Asia is increasingly...

1 April 2025 Trends
[2025 Latest Edition] Top 15 Influencer Marketing Agencies in Singapore | Complete Guide to Choosing the Right One

[2025 Latest Edition] Top 15 Influencer Marketing Agencies in Singapore | Complete Guide to Choosing the Right One

Among the rapidly growing digital advertising markets in Southeast Asia, Singapore is currently experiencing particularly remarkable growth. Within this trend, influencer marketing is gaining attention...

1 April 2025 Marketing