Erika Arakaki
Born and raised in the Bay Area, U.S.A, I was fascinated by the different social and purchasing behaviors between Japanese and American consumers. I studied communication for undergrad and international marketing for my graduate studies. My professional background is in bilingual recruitment and Japanese-English translation.
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Which service will replace Twitter? Distributed social network services are attracting attention
On July 1, 2023, Twitter imposed temporary API restrictions limiting the daily number of tweets that can be viewed. In response to Twitter’s changes, people are searching for alternatives to switch to. We researched the services that may replace Twitter, the user profiles, and the current switches happening.
日本にビジネスチャンス到来？海外の抹茶ブームを調査。抹茶コスメにも注目
近年、抹茶の人気は高まっており、世界中のコーヒーショップで定番メニューのカプチーノやエスプレッソの隣に「抹茶ラテ」が並ぶようになっています。抹茶市場は、米国だけでも過去25年間で100億米ドルの売上を記録。世界の抹茶市場はアジア太平洋と北米市場が大きなシェアを占めており、その評価額は2019年に約24億5,000万米ドル、2027年には44億8,000万米ドルに達すると予想されています。 抹茶はその伝統的な側面が評価されている一方で、独自のアレンジを加えつつ、世界中で受け入れられている場面も見られます。この記事では、海外の抹茶ブームの実態をご紹介します。
The men's cosmetics market continues to grow, with more and more men using skin care and hair care products as well as makeup. We surveyed and analyzed the latest trends in 2023 to look at differences in the actual purchasing of men's cosmetics across age groups and understand the motivations behind beauty among men.
"Rice flour" attracts attention due to soaring prices: Different points of attraction by age
We will be analyzing the “rice flour” food trend for food industry marketers, food trend enthusiasts, and health-conscious people. Rice flour has been attracting attention as a wheat flour substitute due to soaring prices of imported foods. We studied the market to understand the consumers interested in rice flour.
Youth vs. seniors. Different needs in travel
On May 8, 2023, the Japanese government removed voluntary COVID-19 preventative measures. With travel restrictions lifted, travel is gradually returning. In this article, we analyzed the differences in search behavior between people in their 20s and those in their 60s and over for the keyword "tourism.”
How are YouTube search and search engines used differently?
Are there any difference between searches and the information sought when people use search engines and non-search engine media? In this research, we explore how YouTube searches are used compared to search engines.
There has been increasing focus on “Oshikatsu,” which means to enthusiastically support someone/something, like an idol. We researched this consumption trend to understand the Japanese market today.
Generation Z, the group born from around 1995 to 2010, are active on social media and information-sensitive. Grasping their behavior can improve marketing strategies. Based on popular apps for Feb., Mar., and Apr. 2023, we focus on understanding young Japanese people in their 20s and why the apps are popular.
Recent trends in solo activities: People’s impressions, actual practice, and level of satisfaction
“Solo activities” refers to activities one engages in alone. In recent years, with the pandemic, various solo activities like camping, karaoke, and travel have been on the rise. VALUES' research found that there is a gap between the impression people have about solo activities and the actual activities being practiced.
世界で高まる「ヴィーガンツーリズム」需要。インバウンド回復の中、ブルーオーシャンを攻めることができるか
世界の旅行・観光がコロナ禍前の水準に回復していく中、日本には、独自の食文化や上質なおもてなしを求めて、海外から観光客が訪れています。しかしとあるヴィーガンブロガーによると、彼らの経験上、日本はヴィーガンにとって観光しにくい国だといいます。その理由のひとつは、日本料理に魚などヴィーガンが食べられない食材が使われていることが多いためです。出汁ひとつとっても、カツオなど、ヴィーガンに向かない食材が隠れています。 一方で海外では、旅行会社・レストラン・ホテルがヴィーガンツーリズム市場の可能性を見据えたサービスを提供しています。この記事では日本の飲食店や観光業界で働くマーケター向けに、今注目すべきヴィーガンツーリズムについてまとめました。
Persona of ChatGPT users! Exploring the actual usage based on behavioral data
ChatGPT is a great tool that meets a variety of needs, such as finding the answers to questions, creating original texts, and even programming, just by typing in the chat box. More than 100 million users worldwide actively use ChatGPT. We investigated user characteristics based on behavioral data from the chat page.
BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Tesla...Analyzing the marketing strategies of global luxury car brands
Although Japan is an automobile powerhouse with many domestic automakers, Western car brands are gaining popularity. In this research, we focus on global luxury car brands (Mercedes-Benz, Audi, Volkswagen, BMW, and Tesla) and analyze their customer profile and the strategies they use to attract customers in Japan.
We analyze food trends, specifically “vitamins,” information that is useful for food-related marketing and health-conscious people. Many want to know how they can reach their daily vitamin requirement, like which foods they should eat. We examine "vitamins" based on behavioral data and investigate the market.
From Gen Z to seniors! Commonalities and differences in how they select rental property
COVID has dramatically changed how we live and work. What are people looking for in a new place when starting a “new chapter” in their life? With some Gen Z are old enough to live on their own, how has preferences for housing changed? We researched preferences by generation when it comes to rental property.
"Inbound" refers to "international visitors/visitation to Japan for sightseeing.” Japan has relaxed its mask guidelines and border regulations, raising expectations for inbound travel. We compared current and pre-COVID inbound travel and researched the countries of origin and the popular prefectures among tourists.
UNIQLO, GU, H&M...Digital marketing strategies of Fast Fashion industry
As prices rise, price-conscious consumers continue to rely on affordable fast fashion brands. We focused on UNIQLO, GU, and H&M, analyzing online visits to their websites/apps to find out which channels they use, what kind of people they are attracting, and what their strategies are in Japanese market.
Marketing strategies of global cosmetic brands 【Luxury brands】
Cosmetics from China and Korea are garnering attention in Japan, but reputable Western luxury brands are not to be outdone. We analyzed the cosmetics websites of Estée Lauder, Chanel, Lancôme, Dior, and Yves Saint Laurent, with insights from a beauty analyst who used to work for Chanel as the Executive Makeup Artist.
What is "Time Performance"? Marketing Case Study of "Taipa Supremacy" Among Generation Z
Many Gen Zers are conscious of “taipa," short for “time performance," in various aspects of their daily life. So much so that the term "taipa supremacy" has emerged. This case study provides an overview of "taipa," its values, and marketing examples to understand the psychology and latest trends among Gen Zers.
Cluster analysis of those interested in "Fuel Efficiency"
Gasoline prices have skyrocketed due to high prices of crude oil, affecting logistics and putting a strain on household budgets, influencing a greater awareness in energy conservation. Using VALUES’ online behavior analytics tool “story bank,” we conducted a cluster analysis of people interested in "fuel efficiency."
Popular AI Image Generators, “Midjourney” and “Stable Diffusion.” Who are giving attention?
We will investigate "Midjourney" and "Stable Diffusion" AI Image Generators, which allow anyone to generate images from keywords. Let’s look into it users, its purpose, the reason for its popularity, and its strengths. We will analyze the data of the interest group and analyze our user experience.
