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A Report by Twenty Eighty
Ole Takai // Founder
Hinako Iwata // Co-writer & Research
Amalie Nielsen // Layout & Illustrations
The Media Landscape.
How Japan receives information — and what that means for a foreign company that wants to be seen and trusted.
LINE reaches 90%
of every age group in Japan.
Total advertising in Japan (2025)
Total advertising expenditure in Japan
¥8,062B
(326M DKK)
About the Chapter?
This report is written for decision-makers in mid-to-large Danish and Scandinavia companies working with international growth—across sales, partnerships, and innovation.
It is for those who see Japan not only as a market to enter, but as a context to engage with.
If you are exploring new commercial opportunities, building strategic partnerships, or looking to strengthen your R&D and innovation footprint, this report offers a broader perspective on what Japan represents—and what it requires.
If you are curious, but cautious. If you see potential, but lack clarity on where to begin. If you want to move beyond assumptions and base your decisions on a more grounded understanding—this report is for you.
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Download the first chapter.
See Japan more clearly.
Highlights from the chapter
This report provides a foundation for more informed decision-making.
It brings together perspectives from Danish and Japanese stakeholders, highlighting both perceived barriers and overlooked opportunities—across market entry, partnerships, and collaboration.
Rather than offering a single answer, it equips you with a structured lens to assess where Japan fits within your broader strategy—whether that is commercial expansion, co-development, or long-term positioning.
At its core, the ambition is simple:
To reframe how Japan is understood—and to enable stronger, more meaningful connections between Danish and Japanese organisations.
The Chapters
The report is structured in several chapters, ranging from a broad introduction to Japan as a country and market to more focused discussions of design practices and consumer behaviour. Each chapter addresses a distinct theme and brings together insights from professionals with relevant expertise. Finally, the report brings these perspectives together into a practical approach to the Japanese–Danish market.
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