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Why Japanese Web Design Is (Still) the Way It Is

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Re: Why Japanese Web Design Is (Still) the Way It Is

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Am I the only one who thinks that the Japanese versions of the Starbucks and Toyota sites look infinitely better?

You won't get any argument from me. The large images and lack of useful text make sites seem like they are made for children. Another thing that you don't see as often anymore, that most Japanese sites have, is a site map.

One thing I can't stand.

Crooter: "I have a position open at Foobarco that I think you'd be a great fit for, be sure and have a look at their web site."

le me, goes to Foobarco's web site

"Foobarco's solutions can help raise your company's metrics while minimizing costs."

later

Crooter (calling back): "So how do you feel about Foobarco? Do you think you want to move forward on that?"

Me: "I don't know what they do exactly."

Crooter: "Did you look at their web site like I asked?"

Re: Why Japanese Web Design Is (Still) the Way It Is

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I am a huge Honda fan, particularly of their vintage vehicles. I used to spend hours navigating their Japanese website. I don't know any Japanese, but somehow I could still find my way into new parts of the website and get around. The site complexity goes way beyond just the front page. The entire thing is massive, it's full of tons of stuff that you wouldn't find American corps even bothering to put up there. There…

Could you post some links to some of the more fun things you've discovered?
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