How are Japanese brands represented in International Media

Japan is home to 40 companies on this year’s Fortune Global 500, an annual ranking of the world’s largest corporations by revenue. Using CARMA Insights we look at the global media insights behind these brands.

Once Asia’s technological and manufacturing hub, Japan is now spearheading innovation across several industries including automotive and finance.

Against neighbouring powerhouses China and South Korea, Japanese firms must maintain worldwide attention, stay competitive, and attract investors.

This report reveals how global English-language media outlets perceive top Japanese companies.

We explore key trends, emerging themes, and external influences shaping their public image by:

  • Identifying how companies are shaping narratives for international stakeholders.
  • Discovering shifts in the market by studying the sentiments towards these companies.
  • Assessing significant events, controversies, and milestones that have influenced the perception and reputation of these organisations.

Methodology

Japan is home to 40 companies on this year’s Fortune Global 500, an annual ranking of the world’s largest corporations by revenue. We studied these 40 brands to ensure the availability of sufficient public information for analysis.

Volume of articles analysed: 

12,000 articles
(Tier-1 mainstream news and trade publications)

Metrics captured:

  • Sentiment of article
  • Key theme of article
  • Volume of coverage
 

Time period covered: 

January 2024 to December 2024

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