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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「Gut Health」「タトゥーツーリズム」など...海外トレンドに見るビジネスの種（2023年10月）
海外からやってくるトレンドが多い中、現地メディアの記事に日々目を通すのはなかなか難しいもの。そこでマナミナでは、アメリカ出身の著者が、海外メディアの情報をもとに世界のトレンドをピックアップしてご紹介します。今回は、新しいウェルネストレンド「Gut Health」や、旅行先でタトゥーを入れる「タトゥーツーリズム」、日本でも徐々に広がりを見せている「ジェンダーレスファッション」に注目しました。
「クワイエット・ラグジュアリー」「Japandi」など...海外トレンドに見るビジネスの種（2023年10月）
海外からやってくるトレンドが多い中、現地メディアの記事に日々目を通すのはなかなか難しいもの。そこでマナミナでは、アメリカ出身の著者が、海外メディアの情報をもとに世界のトレンドをピックアップしてご紹介します。今回は、ロゴに頼らないシンプルなデザインで、スローファッションの考え方とも通ずる「クワイエット・ラグジュアリー」と、日本の「侘び寂び」とスカンジナビアの「ヒュッゲ」を融合させたスタイル「Japandi」に注目しました。
Recently, “retinol” is promoted in ads for its wrinkle-reducing effects. Once considered difficult to incorporate into cosmetics, many Japanese and Korean cosmetics now have retinol products. What made people interested? We compared it with data for the ingredient cica, which has exploded in popularity in recent years.
7 cutting-edge marketing examples of banking apps around the world
For financial institutions, apps are important channels for connecting with customers. However, there are common concerns that “the number of users show little growth” or they are “not making effective use of the customer base.” We will introduce examples of how financial institutions are marketing their apps.
Are non-gamers also using it? Usage trends of the new sleep app Pokémon Sleep
Pokémon released a new sleep app . What kind of people are using Pokémon Sleep, the game app attracting attention that uses sleep? We investigated its usage following its release and the nature of its users.
What kind of people use Threads? Will it be the alternative to Twitter?
On July 6, 2023, Meta announced its new social media platform Threads, and it had over 100 million users in just five days after its release, becoming a potential candidate for replacing X (formerly Twitter). We will be analyzing the personalities of Threads users and predict future trends.
「ソーバーキュリアス」なZ世代の飲酒量が減少。低アルコール・ノンアルコール飲料への注目
「ソーバーキュリアス」という言葉をご存じでしょうか。「ソーバーキュリアス」は「Sober（しらふ・酔っていない）」と「curious（好奇心が強い）」を組み合わせたイギリス発の言葉で、飲酒しない生活に興味を持ち、あえて飲まない生活をするという意味です。 Z世代のユニークな価値観も影響して、「ソーバーキュリアス」を実践する人が増加し、アルコール消費が減少中です。世界でもアルコール飲料会社や飲食店が、購買力を持つZ世代を理解し、さまざまな工夫をこらしたビジネスを生み出しています。
Following the “Korean” and “Chinese” trends among Gen Z, the popularity of “Thai cosmetics” and “Thai beauty” is growing on social media. We will introduce the appeal of “long-lasting” Thai cosmetics that remains “smudge-free” in the hot and humid climate of Thailand and that continue to evolve in its own unique way.
Ghibli's latest work "The Boy and the Heron”: successful advertising-free strategy
"The Boy and the Heron," Director Hayao Miyazaki's first feature film in 10 years, was released in July 2023. It attracted attention for its unconventional release, with no ads, previews, announcements for its casting, etc. We will investigate consumer behaviors surrounding Studio Ghibli's "The Boy and the Heron.”
Investigating trends in the growing gummy candy market: Gummy candies can improve sleep quality?
Trends are always changing in the candy industry, with new products hitting the market daily. We investigated the recent markets trends surrounding gummy candy and compared it with that of gum, a popular treat that is also a snack that people like to chew on when they are hungry.
The 16Personalities personality test is becoming popular among young people. Celebrities have also shared the results of their personality diagnosis on their social media. When we researched the usage trends of 16Personalities, we found that Gen Z is using it for job-hunting and writing their profiles.
Labor shortage in agriculture is a big issue today. Agriculture is vital to achieving the SDGs. Its weakening can result in an unstable food supply and economic decline in rural areas. Using online behavioral data, we will analyze the segment with potential interest in agriculture and ways to solve the labor shortage.
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.
