Global Research Services

Global Research Services

Global Research Services

When a client expands its services or products overseas, “overseas research” is always necessary. In particular, (1) legal research (research on local laws and regulations overseas) and (2) marketing research (research on local markets overseas) are essential. Atglobal, which is also a translation company, has more than 200 research staff in about 60 countries and regions around the world. We are specialized in research utilizing local staff by making full use of our extensive local human network.

Of course, we have also provided many research services on various themes in Japan using Japanese. We also have a wealth of experience in research projects commissioned by public offices and local governments. Please contact us for more information.

Legal Research

This is a service that thoroughly investigates on laws that require compliance when developing products and services in relation to overseas markets.

marketing research

This service provides in-depth research on the competitive and market conditions for a product or service.

List of supported countries

Atglobal’s researchers can research many countries in Europe and Asia.

Quantitative Research

Quantitative research is suitable for identifying general trends and quantitatively testing hypotheses by means of questionnaire responses.

Qualitative Research

This is a survey that gathers and reports information on a research topic through various methods such as literature, the Internet, interviews, and visits.

Customized Survey

In addition to quantitative and qualitative research, we can also customize our research methodology to meet your research needs and objectives.

Menu of Research Methods

Research can be broadly divided into the following types.
Please try to narrow down the type of research you need based on your needs.

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Legal Research

This is a service that thoroughly investigates on laws that require compliance when developing products and services in relation to overseas markets.

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Marketing research

This service provides in-depth research on the competitive and market conditions for a product or service.

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Quantitative Research

Quantitative research is suitable for identifying general trends and quantitatively testing hypotheses by means of questionnaire responses.

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Qualitative Research

This is a survey that gathers and reports information on a research topic through various methods such as literature, the Internet, interviews, and visits.

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Customized Research

In addition to quantitative and qualitative research, we can also customize our research methodology to meet your research needs and objectives.

Countries and regions where we excel in research

Many of Atglobal’s researchers are also able to translate and reside in Japan as well as other countries around the world. Currently, we can provide research services for the following countries

Asia

Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Cambodia, India, Bangladesh, Australia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Laos

North and South America

USA, Canada, Mexico, Ecuador, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Chile, Paraguay, Colombia, Bolivia

Middle East

UAE, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, etc.

Europe

Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary and other EU member countries, Russia, Switzerland, UK, Portugal, Norway, Finland, etc. (Some Eastern European countries are also available. Please inquire)

Oceania

Australia, New Zealand

Selecting of Research Methods

When you order overseas research for the first time, you may not know what kind of research method to use. We will explain the points you should keep in mind and the flow of your order.

Global Research Achievements

*The following is a partial list

Fiscal Year 2021

  • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: FY2021 overseas data-based rice distribution survey project
  • Japan Housing Finance Agency, Independent Administrative Institution
    Basic research on housing market and housing finance in the Republic of the Philippines
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan: FY2021 Survey on Distribution Structure of Formula Feed in Overseas Countries
  • Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: Survey of the Supply Chain of Personal Protective Equipment for Medical Use in Japan, complete set.
  • Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: FY2021 Industrial Standardization Promotion Project (Strategic International Standardization Acceleration Project: Survey and Research on Rule Formation Strategy (Survey on Performance Evaluation Methods for Air Purifiers, etc.))
  • Cabinet Office, Government of Japan: Fact-finding Study on Future Standard Disclosure and Governance for Intellectual Property Investment and Use
  • Cabinet Office, Government of Japan: FY2021 Survey on Intellectual Property Management of Research Results in the Biotechnology Field.
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries of Japan, FY2021 Commissioned Project for Measures to Ensure the Safety of Production Materials (Overseas Survey on the Cascade System for the Use of Custom-made Vaccines, Medicated Feed, and Antimicrobial Agents)
  • Cabinet Office Survey on Disaster Volunteerism in Germany and Italy in Comparison with Japan

Fiscal Year 2022

  • Ministry of the Environment, FY2022 survey on the recycling of used disposable diapers
  • Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: Survey on Appropriate System for Accepting Foreign Human Resources in the Building Cleaning Field, complete set.
  • Cabinet Office, Government of Japan: Survey of Domestic and International Initiatives for Formation of Innovation Ecosystems.
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: FY2022 Commissioned Project for Measures to Ensure the Safety of Production Materials
    (Investigation of residue levels and restrictions on the use of veterinary drugs to contribute to export promotion)
  • Japan Patent Office: FY2022 Industrial Property Rights System Comparative Study and Research Project in Various Countries
    “Anti-Counterfeiting Technology and Research for Its Dissemination.”
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries: FY2022 Survey on Efforts to Supply High-Quality, Low-Cost Compound Feed in the Overseas Compound Feed Industry
  • Ministry of Finance: Survey of Travel Expenses, etc. (Fact-finding Survey on Overseas Accommodation Charges)
  • Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: Survey of domestic production and import of masks, etc.
  • Japan Science and Technology Agency (MEXT)
    Research on economic security-related policy trends in the Republic of Korea
  • NICT: National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)
    Research trends and forecasts for multilingual translation technology and the translation business market in Asia
  • NICT: National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications)
    Research trends and forecasts for multilingual translation technology and the translation business market in Europe
  • Small and Medium Enterprise Agency (Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry): International Economic Survey Project for the Development of Integrated Domestic and Foreign Economic Growth Strategies in FY2022
    (Survey of foreign countries regarding the scope of residual assets in the event of management guarantees and personal bankruptcy)
  • Consumer Affairs Agency (Cabinet Office): Survey of Overseas Legal Systems for Consumer Protection

Fiscal Year 2023

  • Secretariat for Science, Technology and Innovation, Cabinet Office, Government of Japan
    Commissioned survey and analysis of the progress of the Sixth Science, Technology and Innovation Basic Plan
  • Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: Overseas Survey of Medical Device Industry, complete set
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF): FY2023 Strategic Overseas Expansion Support Project for the Food Industry (Commissioned project to analyze trends in U.S. agricultural policies and systems)
  • Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: A set of survey on the appropriate system for accepting foreign human resources in the building cleaning field.
  • Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF): FY2023 Export Environment Improvement Promotion Commission Project
    (Information provision project concerning food-related laws and regulations in exporting countries (survey project on pesticide residue standards in major exporting countries/regions))
  • Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: Project to prepare a set of manuals, etc. for ordering building maintenance services
  • Agency for Cultural Affairs: FY2023 survey of the actual situation regarding the notation of foreign words
  • Consumer Affairs Agency: FY2023 Survey of Overseas Consumer Protection Systems for Each Transaction Type under the Act on Specified Commercial Transactions
  • Consumer Affairs Agency: Survey of Overseas Situation Regarding Laws for the Protection of the Interests of Consumers Who Use Transactional Digital Platforms
  • NICT National Institute of Information and Communications Technology: Survey on Career Path and Recruitment Process of Young ICT Researchers in the European Region
  • Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare: Survey of domestic production and import of masks, etc.
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Government: Commissioned survey on digital status in overseas cities and Tokyo
  • Tokyo Metropolitan Government: Commissioned analysis and survey on summer working styles, etc.