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Gamification in Japan’s Digital Sphere
Posted on February 6, 2012 | No CommentsFirst of all, what is Gamification? Gamification is the process of using game mechanics to engage audiences and solve problems, taking the best ideas from games and applying them to fields where they are not usually used. It produces a big bump in user engagement...
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E-Money in Japan: It’s everywhere and more
Virtually all commuters in the major metropolitan areas of Japan use contactless cards to pay their fares. Consumers can make payments using their IC enabled phones with the “Osaifu keitai”... -
Virtual Goods Market Continues To Be Lucrative in Asia
Sales of virtual goods through mobile social networking platforms are flourishing in Asia, especially in Japan, China, and Korea. As social gaming familiarizes consumers with virtual goods, the virtual goods... -
The Japanese equivalent of English-speaking (US) Services
Do you wonder where Japanese people go to find news, socialize, watch videos when they are online? Below you can find a list of commonly visited sites in Japan. Japanese... -
Top 10 Group Buying Sites in China
While there are nearly 5,000 group buying sites in China, due to the fierce and competitive nature of the market, nearly all of them are “sinking ships” and continue to... -
Why do 99%+ Japanese access a site by searching keywords than typing URLs?
One of the things that you notice early on in Japan, even if you are not a proponent of digital media and/or a student of the net consumption behavior, is... -
Weekly Web Design & Inspiration, Japan – Vol. 2
We introduce the 2nd issue of our editor picks for inspiring web designs in Japan. This section will be updated on a weekly basis, providing fresh ideas and insights into... -
Weekly Web Design & Inspiration, Japan – Vol. 1
We introduce the inaugural issue of our editor picks for inspiring web designs in Japan. This section will be updated on a weekly basis, providing fresh ideas and insights into... -
Introduction to Social Networking in Japan
Although Social Networking in Japan has been dominated by domestic platforms such as mixi (*15 million active users), GREE (*25 million users), and Mobage (*24 million users), a few global... -
Macced out in the Cocoon Tower
Teetering on the edge of Nishi-Shinjuku inside a modern cocoon-like skyscaper is a cafe, Blue Square Cafe, complete with Apple gadgets such as the Macbook internet corner and iPod stations.... -
WIRED CAFE in Roppongi Hills: Coffee and terrace dining with your pet and laptop
Nestled in the swanky Roppongi Hills complex is Wired Cafe Dining Lounge, a stylish café where an afternoon can be spent sipping on a caramel coffee with your pet at...