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How do people around the world view Japan? How are Japan's food, tourism, products, and other "Japan brands" evaluated overseas?

The results of the "Japan Brand Survey 2015," conducted in April 2015 across 20 countries and regions worldwide, are presented in data cards.

A10 "Made inJAPAN" receives high praise for technological prowess and quality. Struggling in terms of design appeal and popularity?

Q10  “Made in JAPAN”の評価は?Q10 How is "Made in JAPAN" evaluated?
Q10 How is "Made in JAPAN" evaluated?

The image of "Made in JAPAN" is highly regarded for technological prowess and quality, with associations like "high-tech," "high performance," "reliable," and "seems carefully crafted."

While Japanese products generally outperform Korean and Chinese ones in overall evaluation, they are neck-and-neck with Korean products on "popular" and "stylish" aspects. In some areas, not only Korean but also Chinese products surpass Japanese ones in these categories.

Moving forward, beyond maintaining its traditional high quality, Japan may need to place greater emphasis on design and presentation.


<Japan Brand Survey 2015 Overview>
● Purpose: To understand overseas consumer perceptions and actual behavior regarding the overall "Japan Brand" encompassing Japanese food, tourism, and products, thereby supporting corporate marketing activities.
●Target Areas: 20 countries/regions
China (Beijing, Shanghai), Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Philippines, Australia, USA, Canada, Brazil, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Russia
●Survey Method: Online survey
●Respondent Criteria: Men and women aged 20-59 from middle-income households and above
●Sample Size: 200 respondents per region, total 4,000 respondents
●Survey Period: April 17–27, 2015

Dentsu Inc. Team Cool Japan
A cross-company project team launched in 2013 to promote 'Cool Japan-related initiatives'—expanding products and services leveraging Japanese culture and strengths into overseas markets. Dentsu Inc. also invested in the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Cool Japan Organization (fund). The team brings together personnel from client companies expanding overseas, media and content specialists, overseas subsidiary network managers, producers, and planners to work on initiatives promoting Japan's appeal globally.

DENTSU SOKEN INC. Japan Studies Group
A research team focused on Japan's appeal and strengths was established within DENTSU SOKEN INC. for 2020 and beyond. We aim to be a "network-based think tank" leveraging connections with diverse experts domestically and internationally, as well as all resources within Dentsu Inc. With Dentsu's unique approach and the team strength to co-create the next form by reading the winds, we aspire to contribute to shaping Japan's future—one where answers are not easily found.

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Katsura Nakazato

Katsura Nakazato

Dentsu Inc.

Fourth Marketing Bureau

Communications Director

Since joining the company, I have been part of the Marketing Section. I have been responsible for communication planning for companies and government agencies across diverse fields including food, beverages, cosmetics, and apparel. I have also worked on numerous overseas public relations projects for government agencies and local governments. Since 2013, I have been in charge of conducting the 'Dentsu Japan Brand Survey.' I am a member of the Dentsu Inc. Team Cool Japan.

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