Cracking Japan: Why the world's 3rd largest mobile market requires a different playbook

Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Scale & Growth Systems

Japan is the world’s 3rd largest mobile market with the highest ARPPU globally, yet many apps from outside Japan struggle to gain traction. As a UA specialist focused on the Japanese market, I have supported numerous Japanese apps as well as select overseas titles in achieving sustainable growth. This session explains why standard ASO and UA strategies often fail in Japan and introduces a practical framework for success, covering local search behavior, app store creative strategy, and a Japan-specific media mix, along with real case studies and actionable insights.

Speakers
Ayano Yo
Ayano Yo - StandArrow inc,