Tokyo-based CyberAgent, one of Japan’s oldest web companies (founded in 1998 and currently listed with a $1.7 billion market cap), issued two interesting press releases earlier this week. On Tuesday, Cyberagent said their flagship product, blogging platform Ameba, has hit 13 million registered users and continues to be the country’s biggest destination for bloggers. And… Continue reading Who Are Japan’s Top 10 Celebrity Bloggers?
Day: February 6, 2011
How to sell 16 iPhone Apps At Once
A year ago, we reviewed Yahoo! Japan’s 16 free iPhone applications which icons will show a (especially in Japan and Asian countries) popular Anime character Doraemon on your home screen. A Japanese blog iPhone Games [J] lists more of similar iPhone apps set, like Gundam, which is offered also by Yahoo! Japan, Yahoo! Japan published… Continue reading How to sell 16 iPhone Apps At Once
Moedroid – Android Apps Review Site Only For “Moe” Apps
Moedroid [J] is a Japanese Android review site which introduces “moe” applications only. “Moe” is a Japanese slang which means “little, adorable and cute” mostly in the context of Anime. So the site is dedicated for introducing cute Android applications. The main content is “moe” Android app reviews. There are app rankings, featured corner to… Continue reading Moedroid – Android Apps Review Site Only For “Moe” Apps
Groupon Japan’s Osechigate Still Smoldering
The poor traditional holiday food (osechi) delivery happened on New Year’s day around Groupon Japan, followed by media bash then Groupon world CEO’s sincere but delayed video apology 17 days later, must affected somewhat on their Japanese penetration and pitching daily deal business itself. Even though a month passed, media rushing on this issue has… Continue reading Groupon Japan’s Osechigate Still Smoldering