Culture Studies, headed by marketing planner Atsushi Miura, is a think tank that researches consumerism, culture, and cities.
Research focuses on demographic trends, and covers the areas of media studies, urban studies, suburbs, families, consumer trends, and changing values.
Culture Studies offers consulting, planning, and market research services, based the kind of consumer research featured in this website. These services include:
1) Surveys and analysis of latest trends
2) Background analysis from a macro perspective, including social and economic conditions, household and population structure, and shifts in values.
3) Forecasting
4) Concrete business and product proposals
5) Media strategies for product and business promotion
In addition to consulting services, Culture Studies conducts original research and analysis of new trends, which are sold as publications.