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28 Nov 2024

The Best AI Japanese Translation Tools—Tested and Ranked!

Business owner using AI writing tools in Japanese

27 Aug 2023

AI Writing Tools in Japanese – Do They Work?

Office of Rakuten the Japanese supper app

27 Aug 2023

The Japanese Super App Race: Who Is Winning?

Marketer using marketing automation in Japan

26 Aug 2023

Marketing Automation in Japan — An Industry Overview

Marketer using Chat GPT AI in Japanese marketing

15 Aug 2023

Using AI in Japanese Marketing – 5 Potential Use Cases

Gundam mobile suit popular topic on Google search Japan

25 Jul 2023

Google Search In Japan — Key Search Trends and Insights

Example of iconic Japanese graphic design

25 Jul 2023

What Influence Has Japanese Graphic Design Had On the World?

Mother and daughter receiving package from e-commerce in Japan

25 Jul 2023

The State of E-commerce in Japan – Data, Trends & Insights for 2023

12 Jun 2023

Japanese Advertising vs. American Advertising

Minimalism in traditional architecture and Japan creative design

12 Jun 2023

Exploring Minimalism in Japanese Creative Design

Lady using Google on train from Japanese search engine market

12 Jun 2023

The Japanese Search Engine Market – Platforms, Popularity and User Trends

Branding in Japan – A Guide to Adapting Western Brands for Japanese Audiences in 2022 Hero Image

04 Apr 2023

Branding in Japan – A Guide to Adapting Western Brands for Japanese Audiences in 2023

American brands in Japan sold at ABC mart

04 Apr 2023

Top American Brands in Japan and Reasons Behind their Success

04 Apr 2023

How to Localize Your Brand Logo for Japan

Woman shopping on one of Japan’s best ecommerce platform in 2023

08 Mar 2023

Japan’s Best Ecommerce Platforms for 2025

Packaging from ecommerce platform - Rakuten vs Amazon

07 Mar 2023

Rakuten vs Amazon — What’s the Best Japanese Ecommerce Platform?

Aerial view of Fukuoka city for Japan market analysis 2023

07 Mar 2023

Japan Market Analysis – Key Insights for 2023

Example of Audi sustainability advert in Japan online advertising

04 Feb 2023

Japan Online Advertising – 5 Key Trends for 2023

Bird’s eye view of freight ship operating in Japan’s logistics market

04 Feb 2023

Japan Logistics Market At A Glance

Overview of container yard and operating logistics companies in Japan

04 Feb 2023

Logistics companies in Japan – Top 8 Freight and Logistics Services

Japanese port used for Japan logistics industry

30 Jan 2023

Japan Logistics Industry Overview – Drivers, Trends and Consumer Insights

Example of how brands advertise in Japan in Akihabara district

20 Dec 2022

Advertise in Japan – Industry Overview, Trends & Key Insights

Urban Tokyo area representing landscape for ecommerce in Japan

20 Dec 2022

Ecommerce in Japan — Data, Trends & Actionable Insights

19 Dec 2022

Top Ecommerce Companies in Japan

Warehouse containing products for Japan b2b ecommerce market

19 Dec 2022

Japan B2B Ecommerce Market — Insights & Analysis

Port receiving goods from Japanese ecommerce market

19 Dec 2022

The Japanese Ecommerce Market – Size, Growth and Opportunities

UX professional working on Japanese app design

06 Sep 2022

4 Japanese App Design Localization Tips for Western Companies

Customer receiving package from best online store in Japan

06 Sep 2022

5 Things that Make Amazon Japan’s Best Online Store for Foreign Brands

Japanese millennials enjoying Twitter Ads Japan

05 Aug 2022

5 Tips for Running X (Twitter) Ads in Japan

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05 Aug 2022

Top 5 LINE Advertising Tips for Japan

Tokyo office buildings for companies starting a business in Japan in 2022

05 Aug 2022

Starting A Business in Japan — A Guide for 2022

Marketer working on Japan sem for ecommerce businesses

01 Jul 2022

Search Engine Marketing in Japan — SEM Localization Tips for Foreign Brands

Ecommerce manager checking inventory logistics in Japan

01 Jul 2022

Logistics in Japan — 3 Need-to-Know Tips for Cross Border Ecommerce

Marketers talking about SEO marketing in Japan in 2022 hero image

01 Jul 2022

SEO Marketing In Japan – 10 Mistakes to Avoid

Customer service representative for online store in Japan

04 Jun 2022

Selling On Online Stores in Japan – How to Build Trust

03 Jun 2022

Online Sales in Japan – 3 Trends You Need to Know

Businessman engaged in Japanese market entry 2022 walking across road

03 Jun 2022

Japanese Market Entry in 2022 – A Crash Course for Inbound Businesses

29 Apr 2022

Japanese Brand Design – 3 CRO Tips for Foreign Brands

28 Apr 2022

How to Sell on Amazon Japan in 2022

02 Mar 2022

How to Sell on Rakuten in Japan – 3 Insider Tips

02 Mar 2022

Top 3 Japanese PPC Best Practices

01 Feb 2022

How to Sell On Amazon Japan Successfully – 3 Golden Rules

01 Feb 2022

The Virtual Shopping Mall Experience – What Makes Ecommerce Websites in Japan So Different?

30 Dec 2021

Japanese Investments in Green Technology – An Overview

30 Dec 2021

What Does Sustainability Mean to Japanese Consumers?

03 Dec 2021

The Importance of Data Visualization in Japan for Engagement and SEO

03 Dec 2021

Japan – Environmental Sustainability and Efforts to Go Green

03 Dec 2021

CSR in Japan – How Japanese Companies Approach Corporate Social Responsibility

31 Aug 2021

How to Find the Right Translation Services in Tokyo

31 Aug 2021

Top Ecommerce Websites in Japan – Popular B2C & C2C Marketplaces

31 Jul 2021

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Using SEO Marketing in Japan

31 Jul 2021

An Ecommerce Businesses’ Guide to Japanese Search Engine Optimization

31 Jul 2021

A Check-List for Your Next List of Target Japanese Keywords

20 Jul 2021

How To Start A Business In Japan: A Step-By-Step Guide

01 Jul 2021

How to Get Good Brand Publicity in Japan

09 Jun 2021

Advertising in Tokyo? A Checklist for Japan’s Fastest Moving Consumer Market

09 Jun 2021

Japanese Market Entry – A Checklist for Foreign Brands Setting Up Shop in Japan

09 Jun 2021

Affiliate Marketing in Japan – What You Need to Know

Press Release And Public Relations in Japan

20 May 2021

Everything You Need To Know About Public Relations In Japan

19 May 2021

Yahoo! Ads Japan – Should You Use it Over Google Ads?

10 May 2021

5 Insider Tips for Making Online Sales in Japan – Ecommerce Like a Pro

10 May 2021

Ecommerce Logistics in Japan – Understanding Japanese Fulfilment and Cross Border Delivery Options

10 May 2021

What Do PR Agencies in Japan Offer Foreign Brands? From Traditional to Digital-First PR Strategy

11 Apr 2021

How to Advertise in Japan – A Glimpse Inside the World of Japanese Advertising

11 Apr 2021

Advertising Design in Japan – Styles, Principles and Practical Advice for Foreign Brands

09 Mar 2021

3 Potent Techniques To Maximize Synergy between Your SEO and PR Strategy

06 Mar 2021

Should I Use Shopify in Japan? Opportunities vs. Challenges

01 Feb 2021

Selling Online in Japan? 5 Golden Rules

06 Jan 2021

Branding in Japan – How to Impress Your New Audience

06 Jan 2021

Japanese Business Culture – A Practical Guide

06 Jan 2021

Search Ads in Japan – What Are My Options?

10 Dec 2020

Japan Market Analysis – Intelligent Insights to Guide Your Market Entry Process

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09 Dec 2020

Getting into Ecommerce in Japan? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

09 Dec 2020

Digital Marketing in Japan – A Crash Course for Inbound Businesses

12 Nov 2020

Online Advertising in Japan – 5 Key Trends and What You Can Learn From Them

12 Nov 2020

Convert Using TikTok Ads in Japan – A Crash Course

12 Nov 2020

5 Timeless Japanese Advertising Style Tips for the Uninitiated

Woman holding origami to illustrate the process of using Japanese website localization

13 Oct 2020

Japanese Website Localization – Do I Need to Reinvent My Brand?

Marketing in Japan? 10 Things You Need to Know About Japanese Consumers Hero Image

13 Oct 2020

Marketing in Japan? 10 Important things You Need to Know About Japanese Consumers

13 Oct 2020

Japanese Facebook Ads – 10 PPC Mistakes to Avoid

10 Sep 2020

Japanese Web Design – Intriguing Trends and How to Cater to Users in Japan

09 Sep 2020

Quick Tips for SEO in Japanese – How to Improve Your Website’s Presence

09 Sep 2020

SEO vs PPC in Japan – What’s More Important When Entering the Japanese Market?

06 Aug 2020

Is Japanese Content Marketing Worth It? How to Build Important Brand Presence in Japan

05 Aug 2020

Japanese Marketing Translation – Best Practices, Pitfalls, and Tips for How to Avoid Embarrassment

05 Aug 2020

A Guide to Digital Marketing Agencies in Japan – Understanding a Changing Landscape

06 Jul 2020

Why Sell on Amazon Japan? Pros, Cons, and Tips for Western Brands

How to Sell on Rakuten Japan - Top 10 FAQs Hero Image

30 Jun 2020

How to Sell on Rakuten Japan – Top 10 FAQs Answered

30 May 2020

Japanese PPC – 10 Principles of a Strong Campaign

26 May 2020

How to Build a Winning Japanese PPC Strategy

16 May 2020

Japan Ecommerce – Amazon, Rakuten or Yahoo!?

08 Mar 2019

Japanese Advertising: Crucial Factors to Consider for Effective Japanese SEM

12 Nov 2018

Crowdfunding in Japan: How to Kickstart Growth in the Japanese Market

23 Aug 2018

Digital Marketing in Japan – Part 1 : Cognitive Styles

23 Jul 2018

Translation Services in Japan – How to Translate Your English Website Properly

13 Mar 2018

Our Keyword Research Process for SEO in Japanese

27 Nov 2017

Multilingual SEO in Japanese – How to Organize Your Website

Why You Should Sell on Rakuten, Japan’s Popular Ecommerce Market Hero Image

31 Aug 2017

Why You Should Sell on Rakuten, Japan’s Massive Ecommerce Market

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30 Jun 2017

How to Become an Amazon Seller in Japan – FBA, Account Set-up, Logistics and More!

10 Mar 2017

How to Use LINE Advertising in Japan

12 Jan 2017

Japan’s Top Social Media Networks for 2017

01 Nov 2016

LINE—Japan’s Favorite Mobile Messenger App

10 Aug 2016

Best Ecommerce Platforms in Japan – Are Some Sites Better than Others?

07 Jan 2016

Japan’s Top Social Media Networks for 2016

English Japanese Romaji Bilingual Keyboard

16 Jul 2015

How to Use English in Japanese Advertising & Promotion

paper airplane representing inbound tourism and travel flying towards japan

01 Jun 2015

Opportunity in Japan’s Travel & Tourism Industry

08 Dec 2014

Advertising Your Company at Disneyland Japan!

30 Nov 2013

Christmas and “Illumination” in Tokyo

20 Mar 2013

Japanese Copyright Law in Practice

19 Nov 2012

Japanese Copyright Law in Layman’s Terms

09 Oct 2012

Japanese Beers in Many Shapes & Sizes

10 Sep 2012

Autumn Beer Marketing & “Kouyou” in Japan

06 Aug 2012

Understanding the Value of Graphic Design

02 Jul 2012

Being Transparent with your Clients – Part 2

05 Jun 2012

Designing for Japanese Audiences – Part 2

07 May 2012

Being Transparent with your Clients – Part 1

16 Apr 2012

Designing For Japanese Audiences – Part 1

19 Mar 2012

Using Japanese Typography in Design

05 Mar 2012

Japanese Design Aesthetic: Wabi-Sabi

13 Feb 2012

Packaging Design for the Japanese New Year

23 Jan 2012

Shocking & Politically-incorrect Japanese Products

09 Jan 2012

How Disney Does Design in Japan

03 Jan 2012

The (Quick) Voice of Business Experience in Japan

27 Dec 2011

Tokyo Illuminated: Christmas in the Capital

15 Nov 2011

My Favorite Japanese Design Blogs

24 Oct 2011

Japanese-Made Must-Haves For Creatives

05 Sep 2011

Japan’s Fall Beer Marketing in 2011

29 Aug 2011

Flexible and Free Japanese Fonts

22 Aug 2011

Understanding Japanese Typography

15 Aug 2011

Best of Japanese Design Exhibit: 2011

11 Jul 2011

Art Havens in Japan: Tokyo Midtown

30 May 2011

Japan’s Charming Barcode Designs

11 Apr 2011

Cherry Blossoms And Design In 2011

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28 Mar 2011

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Maikai Digital

Humble Bunny, I have multiple companies that I operate in the United States and Japan. I was in need of a service that regarded a concert flier and program design. Humble Bunny and the entire team got to work quickly, and proposed a firm plan. They also, outlined a visual layout with copies of each description for my records making our relations professional. I know this company is committed to provide the best for its clientele. I`m now working with Humble Bunny on my second project. Best wishes to the entire staff and all the best towards the future. - Mikaele Productions Sept. 2016

Mikaele Production

I've worked with Humble Bunny several times, as a photographer. They handle large projects confidently, and came to the shoots with many creative ideas and direction for their Clients. They worked closely with me to ensure amazing results. If you're looking for a creative agency that can really pay attention to your needs as a client and create a bespoke solution for your digital marketing, then look no further.

Benjamin Parks

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Ben Gifford

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