Watch our video, featuring HM Ambassador to Japan Tim Hitchens and Akihiko Kubo of Ogilvy & Mather, to learn how best to market and communicate your brand in the Japanese market.
Communicating your brand to the Japanese market can be a challenging task – do it wrong and there is a chance of failure.
Akihiko Kubo, Chairman of marketing communications company Ogilvy & Mather shares his tips for success.
“Japan has a huge appetite for Britain and British products,” says Kubo, a taste which has developed over decades, and perhaps centuries, of contact between the two countries. British cars, fashion and music are especially popular in Japan.
Kubo also revealed the main characteristics of Japanese consumers – a love for a brand with a story, while also being keen on quality.
The demographics of Japanese society are changing, and the population over 65 currently stands at 25%. The older generation grew up with The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, fuelling a passion for British products, and they also have the purchasing power to indulge that.
Regarding advertising and brand awareness, Kubo advises, “Play your own game.” UK companies have the potential to reach customers by being more creative.
Additional Resources
Our recorded webinar on Japanese Consumer Behaviour is a great way to get more in-depth information on Japanese consumers. Sign in to watch.
See what Ray Bremner, CEO and President of Unilever Japan has to say about marketing to Japanese consumers.
For more on capitalising on Britishness for your brand, take a look at our Britishness and Doing Business in Japan video.
If you believe your product or service is right for the Japanese market, Send Us Your Enquiry and one of our expert trade advisers will be in touch with a tailored assessment of your business.
