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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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.
Toyota, Nissan, Honda: Analysis of Top Automotive Companies' Strategies seen from each websites
The automotive industry suffers from semiconductor shortage due to the pandemic and war in Ukraine. However, the industry is experiencing a major shift to EVs, globally. Japan, a major auto manufacturing market, is seeing changes in the industry’s digital. We explore websites of three major auto manufacturers.
"Smart Brain Dock" rebuffs the idea that brain docks are time-consuming and provides viewable test results within 30 minutes. Why has this service attracting more and more user interest? This time, we will analyze Smart Brain Dock's customer attraction strategy using VALUE's online behavior analytics tool Dockpit.
The "Butterfly Circuit," a framework developed in collaboration with Google, describes the information-seeking process that leads to a purchase. We will present the reality of information-seeking considering the "Butterfly Circuit," its application to communication strategy, and provide insightful suggestions.
What apps are popular among different generations? Trending apps of 2022 by age group
Smartphone apps are now an essential part of daily life. We researched the trending apps of 2022 by age group. The results show many interesting trends, such as the influence of COVID-19, and some age groups use apps with similar functions, but apps offered by different companies.
Characteristics of users using @cosme’s live commerce based on online analytics
Live commerce is gradually attracting attention in Japan. With the interactive nature between the seller and viewer, companies in different industries are adopting it. We will focus on live commerce adopted by @cosme, a cosmetics and beauty website and investigate the user characteristics of live commerce participants.
