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User Research<\/h5>\n
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Do you need an experienced user researcher to conduct a user interview, or an ethnographic research like home visit or contextual inquiry in Japan? To educe underlying needs of Japanese users, you would need a Japanese native researcher with ample experience and knowledge of cognitive sciences.  \n
On-site interview about a high jewlry brand and its shop | 2023
Context of use of generative AI | 2023
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IDI (In Depth Interview)<\/h5>\n
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On-site interview about a high jewlry brand and its shop | 2023<\/p>\n

Context of use of various in-company computer systems | 2022<\/p>\n

Premium service for e-commerce customers | 2022<\/p>\n

Hi-fashion and Loyalty | 2021<\/p>\n

Nursing care | 2019<\/p>\n

How Japanese jewery lovers interact with jexeries and their advertisements | 2019<\/p>\n

How Japanese think about “money” | 2018<\/p>\n

HEMS and related services | 2018<\/p>\n

How users consider a medical insurance on the Web | 2018<\/p>\n

Financial planning tools for insurance agents | 2017<\/p>\n

Behavior and attitude towards “point” collection | 2017<\/p>\n

E-learning service for females after taking maternity leave | 2017<\/p>\n

Way of information gathering about semiconductor components in China | 2017<\/p>\n

Attitude towards music and listening | 2016<\/p>\n

American attitude towards fashion and reuse | 2016<\/p>\n

Current usage of a Web application for insurance agents | 2016<\/p>\n

Japanese attitude towards shaving and shavers | 2015<\/p>\n

Advertisement of shavers | 2015<\/p>\n

Impression of a tool for heads-up towards energy saving | 2014<\/p>\n

FIFA World Cup (Influential individuals) | 2013<\/p>\n

Information gathering and exchange among health care professionals | 2013<\/p>\n

Remote sign language interpretation service | 2013<\/p>\n

Value of a fashion brand acknowledged by wealthy population | 2012<\/p>\n

Schedule management software for sales people | 2011<\/p>\n

Context of use of a mobile phone and mobile phone contents in China | 2011<\/p>\n

Market needs of GUI design | 2008<\/p>\n

Context of use of a single-lens reflex camera | 2007<\/p>\n

Use case of a voice-activated navigation system | 2007<\/p>\n

Reality of IT management in America | 2007<\/p>\n

Context of use of an automobile in America | 2006<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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FGI (Focus Group Interview)<\/h5>\n
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Focus group interview regarding the oil industory | 2023<\/p>\n

Services offered by a credit card company | 2018<\/p>\n

How Japanese office workers share documents | 2018<\/p>\n

Behavior of high-end digital camera expert users | 2018<\/p>\n

Reactions to a localized smartphone game app | 2017<\/p>\n

Change of sales activities caused by introduction of a web application | 2017<\/p>\n

Packaging and storing of fresh foods | 2017<\/p>\n

Online shopping of baby goods | 2017<\/p>\n

Attitude towards tableware shopping and its context of use | 2017<\/p>\n

Kids’ attitude towards sweets and their packaging | 2016<\/p>\n

Attitude about Fashion, especially about socks and shoes| 2016<\/p>\n

Japanese attitude and behavior towards energy saving | 2015<\/p>\n

Running experience with a running smartphone app | 2015<\/p>\n

Japanese attitude and behavior towards energy saving (Focus groups) | 2014, 2015<\/p>\n

Behavior of dining out and online booking system (Focus groups) | 2014<\/p>\n

Wordings on a utility bill (Focus groups) | 2014<\/p>\n

FIFA World Cup (Focus groups) | 2013<\/p>\n

IFocus group interview regarding a package of a contact lens solution | 2012<\/p>\n

Eye care behavior with various eye care products (Diary method) | 2009<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Home Visits<\/h5>\n
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Context of use of generative AI | 2023<\/p>\n

Living context of patients with designated intractable diseases and their caregivers | 2023<\/p>\n

Japanese behavior with dietary supplements | 2022<\/p>\n

Field study of diabetic eye diseases (Home visit, Hospital visit, and FGI) | 2019<\/p>\n

Consciousness investigation regarding mobile security (Home visit) | 2015<\/p>\n

Value judgement in terms of beauty and cosmetics | 2014<\/p>\n

Life and medication of an aging patient with his\/her care givers | 2014<\/p>\n

Smartphone app provided by an insurance company | 2014<\/p>\n

Laundry detergent and laundry behavior (Home visit) | 2014<\/p>\n

Usage of printing devices at UK schools (School visit) | 2014<\/p>\n

Daily behavior of amateur artists (Home visit) | 2013<\/p>\n

Sterilizing behavior at home (Home visit) | 2013<\/p>\n

Behavior of searching real estate information (Home visit) | 2012<\/p>\n

Japanese attitude towards beans and bean products | 2012<\/p>\n

Japanese attitude towards food and eating | 2012<\/p>\n

Usability of software for video editing targeting elementary school students (Shadowing of a fake lesson) | 2011<\/p>\n

Organizing behavior in a house (Home visit) | 2010<\/p>\n

Context of use of an automobile in America (Home visit) | 2006<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ethnographic Research<\/h5>\n
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Context of use of a convection oven | 2023<\/p>\n

Context of use and usability of a microscope and its software to control | 2022<\/p>\n

Smartphone application for an entertainment park | 2022<\/p>\n

Behavior of online shopping | 2020<\/p>\n

Field study to comprehend the behavior of online shopping | 2018<\/p>\n

Field study of insurance help desk operations | 2017<\/p>\n

Field study of insurance agents and agencies | 2017<\/p>\n

Behavior of online fashion shopping | 2017<\/p>\n

American attitude towards fashion and recycle | 2016<\/p>\n

Japanese attitude towards foundation makeup | 2016<\/p>\n

Japanese service and omotenashi at a beauty counter (Shop along) | 2014<\/p>\n

Route sales person\u2019s day-to-day operations (Shadowing) | 2011<\/p>\n

Event organized by local activist for regional promotion (Shadowing) | 2011<\/p>\n

Garbage collector\u2019s day-to-day operations (Shadowing) | 2011<\/p>\n

Synergy effect by introducing an application tool to a tourism event (Shadowing) | 2011<\/p>\n

Shopping behavior (Shadowing) | 2005<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Usability Testing<\/h5>\n
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My largest undertaking in the field of usability is a 44-month intermittent study for a major insurance company, and all the other usability evaluation projects I have been involved with would be a big help for your next round of usability evaluation for any kinds of product and service.<\/p>\n

Control panel of a medical device | 2023
Online encyclopedia | 2023
Smartphone application for a medical support | 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Usability Testing<\/h5>\n
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Control panel of a medical device | 2023<\/p>\n

Online encyclopedia | 2023<\/p>\n

Smartphone application for a medical support | 2023<\/p>\n

Instruction manual of a medical device | 2023<\/p>\n

Smartphone application for an entertainment park | 2022<\/p>\n

Online trademark registration service | 2022<\/p>\n

Instruction manual of a medical device | 2021<\/p>\n

E-commerce site of e-cigarettes | 2018<\/p>\n

Job information website | 2018<\/p>\n

E-commerce site of a home appliance manufacture | 2017<\/p>\n

Web application for smartphone app developers | 2017<\/p>\n

Web application for insurance agents | 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017<\/p>\n

Portal website for a smartphone | 2017<\/p>\n

Localized website of a credit card cooperation | 2016<\/p>\n

Website of medical agents for medical practitioners | 2015<\/p>\n

Website introducing smoking cessation | 2015<\/p>\n

TV program viewing via voice control | 2015<\/p>\n

Website of lighting equipments for lighting designers | 2014<\/p>\n

6 competitive websites of auto policy (Remote test) | 2013<\/p>\n

Voice Interaction on the Web | 2013<\/p>\n

Smartphone applications for train connections | 2012<\/p>\n

Website of real estate information | 2012<\/p>\n

Website of a tour company | 2012<\/p>\n

Website of a tour company | 2012<\/p>\n

Navigation system targeting for US and European drivers | 2012<\/p>\n

Advertisements on smart phone | 2011<\/p>\n

Localized website offering online payment service | 2011<\/p>\n

Voice-activated mobile application | 2010<\/p>\n

Navigation system targeting for EU drivers | 2010<\/p>\n

Localized website offering online payment service | 2009<\/p>\n

Internet shopping site of a cake shop | 2008<\/p>\n

Navigation system targeting for US drivers | 2008<\/p>\n

Localized website of a global hotel chain | 2008<\/p>\n

Printed and online manual of a printer | 2007<\/p>\n

Localized website of an American oil company | 2007<\/p>\n

Hard-disk recorder | 2007<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Voice-activated navigation system | 2006<\/p>\n

Localized website of an American investment bank (Remote test) | 2006<\/p>\n

Online manual of a printer for US users | 2006<\/p>\n

Mobile phone | 2006<\/p>\n

Device management software for US users | 2006<\/p>\n

Device management software | 2006<\/p>\n

Temporary job information website | 2006<\/p>\n

Website of a car dealer | 2006<\/p>\n

Photo viewer | 2006<\/p>\n

Application for mobile use | 2005<\/p>\n

Web mailing service | 2005<\/p>\n

Image management software (Paper prototype test) | 2005<\/p>\n

Digital camera and printer | 2005<\/p>\n

Global website of a consumer electronics company | 2005<\/p>\n

Website of a consumer electronics company | 2005<\/p>\n

Internet auction site | 2005<\/p>\n

Application to store metadata | 2005<\/p>\n

Website of a consumer electronics company | 2004<\/p>\n

Video streaming software | 2004<\/p>\n

Website of an information equipment manufacturer | 2004<\/p>\n

Digital camera | 2004<\/p>\n

Digital camera and printer | 2004<\/p>\n

Mobile phone | 2004<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Expert Review<\/h5>\n
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Websites for inbound tourists | 2015<\/p>\n

E-commerce site of water supply appliances | 2014<\/p>\n

E-commerce site of cosmetic firms | 2012<\/p>\n

Navigation system targeting for domestic drivers (review on specifications) | 2012<\/p>\n

Localized portal website for a smartphone | 2012<\/p>\n

Brainstorming about required value of cosmetic foundation | 2012<\/p>\n

Competitive website reviews of telecommunication companies\u2019 | 2011<\/p>\n

Competitive reviews of online shopping mobile sites | 2010<\/p>\n

Competitive reviews of online shopping websites | 2010<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Website of a fashion brand | 2010<\/p>\n

Navigation system targeting for domestic drivers | 2010<\/p>\n

UI color scheme of a medical device | 2010<\/p>\n

Website of a national university | 2009<\/p>\n

Website of a Japanese architectural electronic equipment manufacturer | 2009<\/p>\n

Localized website of an American manufacturer of products for industrial use | 2008<\/p>\n

Localized website of an American airline | 2008<\/p>\n

Localized website of an American PC manufacturer | 2006<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Interview Training<\/h5>\n
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I’m confident enough to claim myself to be a moderate but excellent user interviewer based on my knowledge of cognitive sciences and ample experience in the field of user research.
The teaching experience would develop my capabilities even more.<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for an electronics company | 2023
Educational Seminar on User Interview for users of a recruiting platform | 2023
Educational Seminar on User Interview for an IT company | 2023<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Educational Seminar on User Interview for an electronics company | 2023<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for users of a recruiting platform | 2023<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for an IT company | 2023<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for an electronics company | 2022<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for an IT company | 2022<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for a farm machinery manufacturer | 2022<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for a pharmaceutical company | 2022<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for a housing portal site management company | 2022<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for an electronics company | 2021<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for an e-commerce company | 2021<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for a digital solution production company | 2019<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for a digital solution production company | 2019<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for a digital marketing company | 2019<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for an ICT company | 2019<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Research for a master program of UCD design organized by AIIT | 2016, 2017, 2018<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on UX focusing on User Interview for a medical device manufacturer | 2016, 2017, 2018<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on UX research for a B2B platform developer | 2018<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar for experienced UX researchers | 2018<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on UX research for smartphone app developers | 2018<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on UX Research at X Design Academy | 2017<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar and OJT on Usability Testing for a marketing agency | 2017<\/p>\n

Interview Training for a UX Design agency | 2017<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for better marketing organized by CSS Nite in SAPPORO | 2016<\/p>\n

Special talk at X Design Academy on client interview | 2016<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview to know “Users” organized by UX Kyoto | 2016<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on Usability Evaluation for an electric and electronic device manufacturer | 2016<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for a Web marketing consulting firm | 2016<\/p>\n

Master Program of Innovation for Human Centered Design produced by Advanced Institute of Industrial
Technology | 2015<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for UX organized by CSS Nite Sapporo | 2015<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on User Interview for UX, Design Thinking, and Service Design organized by IMJ | 2015<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on Interview organized by HCD-Net | 2015<\/p>\n

Educational Seminar on Usability Evaluation organized by HCD-Net | 2014, 2015<\/p>\n

Curriculum developing for a national college regarding usability evaluation | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012<\/p>\n

Special talk at a college regarding usability engineer\u2019s job and competency | 2007<\/p>\n

Lecture on cognitive features of human beings and usability | 2004, 2005, 2006<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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