by carterjmrn | Nov 5, 2019 | Ageing and Generations, Aging Technology
You’ve probably heard about Japan’s drive to ensure that you, me and everyone else in the country live long, prosper and become happy centenarians. Technology is being touted as an integral element in that plan. Three key tech themes for preserving, empowering and...
by carterjmrn | Sep 17, 2019 | Ageing and Generations
Did you celebrate September 16, Respect for the Aged Day? If you’re selling products or services in Japan, you should! Japan’s seniors are the nation’s most active consumers, and their numbers are swelling. By 2022, senior, also known as silver, consumers are...
by carterjmrn | Aug 7, 2019 | Japan Market Entry
How Beef Got Its Meathooks in Japan If you are considering to enter the beef market in Japan, we got some good news for you: Japan needs to import most of its beef, which means ample opportunities for a market entry into the Japanese beef industry. And even though the...
by carterjmrn | Aug 2, 2019 | Japan Market Entry
Tokyo has always been a food Mecca. Today, Tokyo has more Michelin star restaurants than any other city in the world. But what really sets Tokyo apart is the diversity it offers. While this seems to spell opportunity for an easy market entry into the food market in...
by carterjmrn | Jul 25, 2019 | Carter Group Viewpoints, Green Consumer
While the green branding and sustainable product market in Japan may trail that of other developed countries, you can’t say that it hasn’t made a splash. Starting as early as 2007, JMRN noticed that there was a strengthening demand for authenticity as many Japanese...