https://takin.me/insights Long-form analysis of Japan's market, society, and business landscape by Takin Fakharzadeh, Brand Strategy & Market Specialist in Tokyo. en (c) Takin Fakharzadeh Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 +0900 https://takin.me/insights/japan-visa-immigration-foreigners-2026 https://takin.me/insights/japan-visa-immigration-foreigners-2026 Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 +0900 Japan is often described as closed to immigration. The reality is more nuanced, and changing faster than the narrative suggests - with new visa types, tighter rules on others, a doubling of the foreign population, and crime data that tells a very different story. https://takin.me/insights/european-brands-japan-market-entry https://takin.me/insights/european-brands-japan-market-entry Tue, 05 May 2026 09:00:00 +0900 Japan remains one of the most coveted markets for European brands, and one of the most misunderstood. A frank look at the distribution models, localization pitfalls, and what it actually takes to build a meaningful presence. https://takin.me/insights/overtourism-in-japan-042025 https://takin.me/insights/overtourism-in-japan-042025 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0900 Japan welcomed 36.9 million visitors in 2024, far below France and Spain. Yet overtourism is a more pressing issue here than in either country, concentrated along the Golden Route and straining local life. https://takin.me/insights/japan-luxury-market-trends-2025 https://takin.me/insights/japan-luxury-market-trends-2025 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0900 Japan's luxury sector is undergoing a transformation, blending heritage-rich experiences with modern high-end offerings. Record spending from 36.9 million visitors in 2024 is reshaping the segment.