{"id":8200,"date":"2026-03-12T02:22:34","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T17:22:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uism.co.jp\/?p=6398"},"modified":"2026-04-13T14:01:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T05:01:05","slug":"fieldwork-in-japan-101-a-practical-guide-for-overseas-research-teams-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uism.co.jp\/en\/blog\/fieldwork-in-japan-101-a-practical-guide-for-overseas-research-teams-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Fieldwork in Japan 101: A Practical Guide for Overseas Research Teams\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fieldwork in Japan often looks straightforward on paper, but projects can quietly lose quality through mistranslated stimuli, over-tight recruitment criteria, or session designs that ignore local communication patterns.&nbsp;Executing high-quality user research in Japan requires careful planning and awareness of local operational and cultural factors. This guide outlines our proven workflow across three phases:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns blog_column is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-a88a3fd8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sme-animation-fade-in-up has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-27e2cebf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:var(u002du002d_light-color-gray);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--sharp)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/uism.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/1-2-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6366\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.4;width:210px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b5607788 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-plain\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:1.2rem;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><strong>Pre-Fieldwork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-xs-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><strong>Preparation &amp; Strategy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:17px\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\">Recruitment, legal documents, session setup, and participant scheduling.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sme-animation-fade-in-up has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-27e2cebf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:var(u002du002d_light-color-gray);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--sharp)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/uism.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6367\" style=\"width:auto;height:150px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b5607788 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-plain\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:1.2rem;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><strong>Fieldwork<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-xs-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><strong>Operational Execution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:17px\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\">Pilot runs, moderation, note-taking, simultaneous interpretation, and recordings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column sme-animation-fade-in-up has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-27e2cebf wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:var(u002du002d_light-color-gray);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--sharp)\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\" style=\"margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"74\" src=\"https:\/\/uism.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-8487\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.36;width:204px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group text_group is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b5607788 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:0\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center is-style-plain\" style=\"margin-bottom:0;padding-bottom:0;font-size:1.2rem;font-style:normal;font-weight:500\"><strong>Post-Fieldwork <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-xs-font-size\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><strong>Analysis &amp; Data Management<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);font-size:17px\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\">Analysis, reporting, video clips, final deliverables, and project archiving.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box smb-box\" style=\"--smb-box--box-shadow:0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);--smb-box--background-opacity:1;--smb-box--border-width:1px\"><div class=\"smb-box__background\"><\/div><div class=\"smb-box__body is-layout-constrained wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>Each section highlights:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What clients typically prepare&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What&nbsp;Uism&nbsp;manages locally&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Key operational considerations unique to Japan&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #00795b\" class=\"sme-text-color\">Phase 1: Pre-Fieldwork (Preparation &amp; Strategy)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A common rule in research operations is that 80% of success comes from preparation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong recruitment design, localized materials, and clear briefing processes are critical for smooth sessions and high-quality insights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box smb-box\" style=\"--smb-box--box-shadow:0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);--smb-box--background-opacity:1;--smb-box--border-width:1px\"><div class=\"smb-box__background\"><\/div><div class=\"smb-box__body is-layout-constrained wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"list-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-list-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M152.1 38.2c9.9 8.9 10.7 24 1.8 33.9l-72 80c-4.4 4.9-10.6 7.8-17.2 7.9s-12.9-2.4-17.6-7L7 113C-2.3 103.6-2.3 88.4 7 79s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.1 22.1 55.1-61.2c8.9-9.9 24-10.7 33.9-1.8zm0 160c9.9 8.9 10.7 24 1.8 33.9l-72 80c-4.4 4.9-10.6 7.8-17.2 7.9s-12.9-2.4-17.6-7L7 273c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.1 22.1 55.1-61.2c8.9-9.9 24-10.7 33.9-1.8zM224 96c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H256c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32zm0 160c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H256c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32zM160 416c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H192c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32zM48 368a48 48 0 1 1 0 96 48 48 0 1 1 0-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <strong>Pre-Fieldwork Quick Checklist<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"star\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-star \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M316.9 18C311.6 7 300.4 0 288.1 0s-23.4 7-28.8 18L195 150.3 51.4 171.5c-12 1.8-22 10.2-25.7 21.7s-.7 24.2 7.9 32.7L137.8 329 113.2 474.7c-2 12 3 24.2 12.9 31.3s23 8 33.8 2.3l128.3-68.5 128.3 68.5c10.8 5.7 23.9 4.9 33.8-2.3s14.9-19.3 12.9-31.3L438.5 329 542.7 225.9c8.6-8.5 11.7-21.2 7.9-32.7s-13.7-19.9-25.7-21.7L381.2 150.3 316.9 18z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> Client Responsibilities&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span> Confirm research&nbsp;objectives&nbsp;and target criteria&nbsp;<\/span><br><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span> <\/span>Share all stimuli and prototype materials&nbsp;<\/span><br><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span> <\/span>Review localized documents and provide approval<\/span><br><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span> <\/span>Provide screener and discussion guide (if already developed)&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"earth-asia\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-earth-asia \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M51.7 295.1l31.7 6.3c7.9 1.6 16-.9 21.7-6.6l15.4-15.4c11.6-11.6 31.1-8.4 38.4 6.2l9.3 18.5c4.8 9.6 14.6 15.7 25.4 15.7c15.2 0 26.1-14.6 21.7-29.2l-6-19.9c-4.6-15.4 6.9-30.9 23-30.9h2.3c13.4 0 25.9-6.7 33.3-17.8l10.7-16.1c5.6-8.5 5.3-19.6-.8-27.7l-16.1-21.5c-10.3-13.7-3.3-33.5 13.4-37.7l17-4.3c7.5-1.9 13.6-7.2 16.5-14.4l16.4-40.9C303.4 52.1 280.2 48 256 48C141.1 48 48 141.1 48 256c0 13.4 1.3 26.5 3.7 39.1zm407.7 4.6c-3-.3-6-.1-9 .8l-15.8 4.4c-6.7 1.9-13.8-.9-17.5-6.7l-2-3.1c-6-9.4-16.4-15.1-27.6-15.1s-21.6 5.7-27.6 15.1l-6.1 9.5c-1.4 2.2-3.4 4.1-5.7 5.3L312 330.1c-18.1 10.1-25.5 32.4-17 51.3l5.5 12.4c8.6 19.2 30.7 28.5 50.5 21.1l2.6-1c10-3.7 21.3-2.2 29.9 4.1l1.5 1.1c37.2-29.5 64.1-71.4 74.4-119.5zM0 256a256 256 0 1 1 512 0A256 256 0 1 1 0 256zm144.5 92.1c-2.1 8.6 3.1 17.3 11.6 19.4l32 8c8.6 2.1 17.3-3.1 19.4-11.6s-3.1-17.3-11.6-19.4l-32-8c-8.6-2.1-17.3 3.1-19.4 11.6zm92-20c-2.1 8.6 3.1 17.3 11.6 19.4s17.3-3.1 19.4-11.6l8-32c2.1-8.6-3.1-17.3-11.6-19.4s-17.3 3.1-19.4 11.6l-8 32zM343.2 113.7c-7.9-4-17.5-.7-21.5 7.2l-16 32c-4 7.9-.7 17.5 7.2 21.5s17.5 .7 21.5-7.2l16-32c4-7.9 .7-17.5-7.2-21.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> Uism&nbsp;Responsibilities&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span> <\/span>Localize or create screeners and discussion guides&nbsp;<\/span><br><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <\/span><\/span>Conduct feasibility checks with recruiting agencies&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><br><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span> <\/span>Manage recruitment and scheduling&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><br><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span> <\/span>Prepare consent forms and compliance documentation<\/span><\/span><\/span><br><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"> Set up streaming, interpretation, and research facilities&nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #00795b\" class=\"sme-text-color\">1. Recruitment &amp; Screener Workflow&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Recruitment timelines depend on how the screener is developed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scenario<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Typical Timeline<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Screener provided in English&nbsp;<\/td><td>~3 weeks&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Screener created with&nbsp;Uism&nbsp;<\/td><td>4-5 weeks&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Typical examples:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Product usage diaries&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Photo uploads&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Short reflection questions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Workflow<\/strong> <strong>Overview<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 27%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ol style=\"counter-reset: sme-count 0\" start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list is-style-sme-ordered-list-circle\">\n<li>Screener finalized&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Translation and localization&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruitment&nbsp;launch&nbsp;via panel partners&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candidate screening and verification&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheduling and confirmation&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uism.co.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/\u540d\u79f0\u672a\u8a2d\u5b9a\u306e\u30c7\u30b6\u30a4\u30f3-2-1-1.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6395 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Operational Reality: Recruitment Adjustments<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Some profiles can be difficult to recruit in Japan.&nbsp;Should&nbsp;recruitment slow down, we provide real-time updates from recruiting partners and may suggest:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Revisiting must-have vs nice-to-have criteria&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slightly widening demographic ranges&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adjusting behavioral requirements&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Often relaxing a single constraint significantly improves candidate availability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-sm-lightest-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-sm-lightest-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #00795b\" class=\"sme-text-color\">2. Screener Design Best Practices&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To&nbsp;maintain&nbsp;response quality and prevent candidate fatigue:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box smb-box\" style=\"--smb-box--box-shadow:0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);--smb-box--background-opacity:1;--smb-box--border-width:1px\"><div class=\"smb-box__background\"><\/div><div class=\"smb-box__body is-layout-constrained wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"thumbs-up\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-thumbs-up \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M313.4 32.9c26 5.2 42.9 30.5 37.7 56.5l-2.3 11.4c-5.3 26.7-15.1 52.1-28.8 75.2H464c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48c0 18.5-10.5 34.6-25.9 42.6C497 275.4 504 288.9 504 304c0 23.4-16.8 42.9-38.9 47.1c4.4 7.3 6.9 15.8 6.9 24.9c0 21.3-13.9 39.4-33.1 45.6c.7 3.3 1.1 6.8 1.1 10.4c0 26.5-21.5 48-48 48H294.5c-19 0-37.5-5.6-53.3-16.1l-38.5-25.7C176 420.4 160 390.4 160 358.3V320 272 247.1c0-29.2 13.3-56.7 36-75l7.4-5.9c26.5-21.2 44.6-51 51.2-84.2l2.3-11.4c5.2-26 30.5-42.9 56.5-37.7zM32 192H96c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32V448c0 17.7-14.3 32-32 32H32c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32V224c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <strong>Recommended Screener Structure<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maximum 20 questions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Core demographics&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Behavioral qualifiers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least one open-ended question&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why Open-Ended Questions Matter<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Free-form&nbsp;responses allow us&nbsp;to&nbsp;identify&nbsp;participants who:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide&nbsp;detailed answers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communicate clearly&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are likely to generate richer qualitative insights&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This simple filter significantly improves discussion quality during interviews.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-sm-lightest-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-sm-lightest-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #00795b\" class=\"sme-text-color\">3. Moderation Guide &amp; Research Briefing&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While recruitment is underway, the moderation framework is&nbsp;finalized.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Two Common Scenarios<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color has-sm-light-gray-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-a77db08e wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"location-dot\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-location-dot \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M215.7 499.2C267 435 384 279.4 384 192C384 86 298 0 192 0S0 86 0 192c0 87.4 117 243 168.3 307.2c12.3 15.3 35.1 15.3 47.4 0zM192 128a64 64 0 1 1 0 128 64 64 0 1 1 0-128z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><strong> Localization Path&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Client provides English guide&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uism&nbsp;localizes wording and cultural phrasing&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Final guide&nbsp;required&nbsp;1 week before fieldwork&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:var(u002du002d_light-color-gray);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"ruler\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-ruler \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M177.9 494.1c-18.7 18.7-49.1 18.7-67.9 0L17.9 401.9c-18.7-18.7-18.7-49.1 0-67.9l50.7-50.7 48 48c6.2 6.2 16.4 6.2 22.6 0s6.2-16.4 0-22.6l-48-48 41.4-41.4 48 48c6.2 6.2 16.4 6.2 22.6 0s6.2-16.4 0-22.6l-48-48 41.4-41.4 48 48c6.2 6.2 16.4 6.2 22.6 0s6.2-16.4 0-22.6l-48-48 41.4-41.4 48 48c6.2 6.2 16.4 6.2 22.6 0s6.2-16.4 0-22.6l-48-48 50.7-50.7c18.7-18.7 49.1-18.7 67.9 0l92.1 92.1c18.7 18.7 18.7 49.1 0 67.9L177.9 494.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <strong>Creation Path&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Client provides research objectives&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Uism&nbsp;drafts a Japanese discussion guide&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Client reviews and approves&nbsp;final version&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Briefing Session (Recommended)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Before fieldwork&nbsp;begins&nbsp;we conduct a research briefing including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Moderator&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assistant \/ note-taker&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Client research team&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-sm-lightest-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-sm-lightest-gray-background-color has-background is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<p>Purpose:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Align on research objectives&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Confirm discussion flow&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flag areas needing deeper probing&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-sm-lightest-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-sm-lightest-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #00795b\" class=\"sme-text-color\">4. Backup Participant Strategy&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Although cancellation rates in Japan are&nbsp;relatively low, backups are still recommended.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Standard guideline<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1\u20132 backup participants per 10 sessions&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For segment-heavy studies,&nbsp;<strong><span style=\"background-image: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, rgba(255, 240, 151, 0.5) 60%)\" class=\"sme-highlighter\">dedicated backups per segment<\/span><\/strong>&nbsp;may be recommended&nbsp;to ensure&nbsp;minimum&nbsp;quota completion.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-sm-lightest-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-sm-lightest-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #00795b\" class=\"sme-text-color\">5. Pre-Tasks (Participant Homework)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For certain studies, participants may complete tasks before sessions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:105%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c4d06299 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#7bdcb5;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"star\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-star \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M316.9 18C311.6 7 300.4 0 288.1 0s-23.4 7-28.8 18L195 150.3 51.4 171.5c-12 1.8-22 10.2-25.7 21.7s-.7 24.2 7.9 32.7L137.8 329 113.2 474.7c-2 12 3 24.2 12.9 31.3s23 8 33.8 2.3l128.3-68.5 128.3 68.5c10.8 5.7 23.9 4.9 33.8-2.3s14.9-19.3 12.9-31.3L438.5 329 542.7 225.9c8.6-8.5 11.7-21.2 7.9-32.7s-13.7-19.9-25.7-21.7L381.2 150.3 316.9 18z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><strong> Best Practices<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limit tasks to 10\u201315 minutes&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep instructions simple&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure moderator reviews responses before Day 1&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This helps sessions start with&nbsp;<span style=\"background-image: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, rgba(255, 240, 151, 0.5) 60%)\" class=\"sme-highlighter\"><strong>immediate contextual discussion<\/strong>.<\/span>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-sm-lightest-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-sm-lightest-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #00795b\" class=\"sme-text-color\">6. Documentation &amp; Privacy Compliance&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participant privacy protection is critical in Japan.&nbsp;Each participant signs an Informed Consent Form (ICF) including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Study overview&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data collection details&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data access permissions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Storage duration&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participant incentives&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Client disclosure (when applicable)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) may be included separately if&nbsp;required.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-sm-lightest-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-sm-lightest-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #00795b\" class=\"sme-text-color\">7. Stimuli &amp; Material Localization&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Deadline<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>All stimuli should be shared&nbsp;<strong><span style=\"background-image: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, rgba(255, 240, 151, 0.5) 60%)\" class=\"sme-highlighter\">at least 1 week before fieldwork.<\/span><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The \u201cEnglish Stress\u201d Issue<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>English comprehension levels in Japan remain&nbsp;relatively low.&nbsp;English-only materials can cause participants to focus on language interpretation rather than product feedback.&nbsp;This \u201cEnglish stress\u201d&nbsp;can negatively&nbsp;impact&nbsp;insight quality.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c4d06299 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#7bdcb5;border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<p><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-l-font-size\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"handshake-angle\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-handshake-angle \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M544 248v3.3l69.7-69.7c21.9-21.9 21.9-57.3 0-79.2L535.6 24.4c-21.9-21.9-57.3-21.9-79.2 0L416.3 64.5c-2.7-.3-5.5-.5-8.3-.5H296c-37.1 0-67.6 28-71.6 64H224V248c0 22.1 17.9 40 40 40s40-17.9 40-40V176c0 0 0-.1 0-.1V160l16 0 136 0c0 0 0 0 .1 0H464c44.2 0 80 35.8 80 80v8zM336 192v56c0 39.8-32.2 72-72 72s-72-32.2-72-72V129.4c-35.9 6.2-65.8 32.3-76 68.2L99.5 255.2 26.3 328.4c-21.9 21.9-21.9 57.3 0 79.2l78.1 78.1c21.9 21.9 57.3 21.9 79.2 0l37.7-37.7c.9 0 1.8 .1 2.7 .1H384c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48c0-5.6-1-11-2.7-16H432c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48c0-12.8-5-24.4-13.2-33c25.7-5 45.1-27.6 45.2-54.8v-.4c-.1-30.8-25.1-55.8-56-55.8c0 0 0 0 0 0l-120 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span> <strong>Uism&nbsp;supports:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Full stimulus localization&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transcreation of survey or prototype text&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Japanese UI overlays where needed&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #00795b\" class=\"sme-text-color\">Phase 2: Fieldwork (Operational Execution)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During fieldwork, the goal is to protect session quality by separating moderation from&nbsp;logistics.&nbsp;Uism&nbsp;uses a Two-Person Lead Model.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box smb-box\" style=\"--smb-box--box-shadow:0px 0px 10px 0px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);--smb-box--background-opacity:1;--smb-box--border-width:1px\"><div class=\"smb-box__background\"><\/div><div class=\"smb-box__body is-layout-constrained wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-box-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"list-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-list-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M152.1 38.2c9.9 8.9 10.7 24 1.8 33.9l-72 80c-4.4 4.9-10.6 7.8-17.2 7.9s-12.9-2.4-17.6-7L7 113C-2.3 103.6-2.3 88.4 7 79s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.1 22.1 55.1-61.2c8.9-9.9 24-10.7 33.9-1.8zm0 160c9.9 8.9 10.7 24 1.8 33.9l-72 80c-4.4 4.9-10.6 7.8-17.2 7.9s-12.9-2.4-17.6-7L7 273c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l22.1 22.1 55.1-61.2c8.9-9.9 24-10.7 33.9-1.8zM224 96c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H256c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32zm0 160c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H256c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32zM160 416c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32H480c17.7 0 32 14.3 32 32s-14.3 32-32 32H192c-17.7 0-32-14.3-32-32zM48 368a48 48 0 1 1 0 96 48 48 0 1 1 0-96z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <strong>Fieldwork Quick Checklist<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"earth-asia\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-earth-asia \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M51.7 295.1l31.7 6.3c7.9 1.6 16-.9 21.7-6.6l15.4-15.4c11.6-11.6 31.1-8.4 38.4 6.2l9.3 18.5c4.8 9.6 14.6 15.7 25.4 15.7c15.2 0 26.1-14.6 21.7-29.2l-6-19.9c-4.6-15.4 6.9-30.9 23-30.9h2.3c13.4 0 25.9-6.7 33.3-17.8l10.7-16.1c5.6-8.5 5.3-19.6-.8-27.7l-16.1-21.5c-10.3-13.7-3.3-33.5 13.4-37.7l17-4.3c7.5-1.9 13.6-7.2 16.5-14.4l16.4-40.9C303.4 52.1 280.2 48 256 48C141.1 48 48 141.1 48 256c0 13.4 1.3 26.5 3.7 39.1zm407.7 4.6c-3-.3-6-.1-9 .8l-15.8 4.4c-6.7 1.9-13.8-.9-17.5-6.7l-2-3.1c-6-9.4-16.4-15.1-27.6-15.1s-21.6 5.7-27.6 15.1l-6.1 9.5c-1.4 2.2-3.4 4.1-5.7 5.3L312 330.1c-18.1 10.1-25.5 32.4-17 51.3l5.5 12.4c8.6 19.2 30.7 28.5 50.5 21.1l2.6-1c10-3.7 21.3-2.2 29.9 4.1l1.5 1.1c37.2-29.5 64.1-71.4 74.4-119.5zM0 256a256 256 0 1 1 512 0A256 256 0 1 1 0 256zm144.5 92.1c-2.1 8.6 3.1 17.3 11.6 19.4l32 8c8.6 2.1 17.3-3.1 19.4-11.6s-3.1-17.3-11.6-19.4l-32-8c-8.6-2.1-17.3 3.1-19.4 11.6zm92-20c-2.1 8.6 3.1 17.3 11.6 19.4s17.3-3.1 19.4-11.6l8-32c2.1-8.6-3.1-17.3-11.6-19.4s-17.3 3.1-19.4 11.6l-8 32zM343.2 113.7c-7.9-4-17.5-.7-21.5 7.2l-16 32c-4 7.9-.7 17.5 7.2 21.5s17.5 .7 21.5-7.2l16-32c4-7.9 .7-17.5-7.2-21.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><strong> Uism&nbsp;Role<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span> <\/span>Session moderation&nbsp;<br><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span> <\/span>Note-taking&nbsp;and time management<br><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span> <\/span>Streaming and recording&nbsp;<br><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span> <\/span>Observer back-channel management&nbsp;<br><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span> <\/span>Technical troubleshooting&nbsp;<br><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span> <\/span>Participant coordination&nbsp;<span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"star\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-star \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M316.9 18C311.6 7 300.4 0 288.1 0s-23.4 7-28.8 18L195 150.3 51.4 171.5c-12 1.8-22 10.2-25.7 21.7s-.7 24.2 7.9 32.7L137.8 329 113.2 474.7c-2 12 3 24.2 12.9 31.3s23 8 33.8 2.3l128.3-68.5 128.3 68.5c10.8 5.7 23.9 4.9 33.8-2.3s14.9-19.3 12.9-31.3L438.5 329 542.7 225.9c8.6-8.5 11.7-21.2 7.9-32.7s-13.7-19.9-25.7-21.7L381.2 150.3 316.9 18z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <strong>Client Role&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span>Observe sessions (live or recorded)&nbsp;<br><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span>Submit follow-up questions through&nbsp;back-channel&nbsp;<br><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span class=\"sme-font-size has-sm-s-font-size\"><span style=\"color: #7bdcb5\" class=\"sme-text-color\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"square-check\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-square-check \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M64 32C28.7 32 0 60.7 0 96V416c0 35.3 28.7 64 64 64H384c35.3 0 64-28.7 64-64V96c0-35.3-28.7-64-64-64H64zM337 209L209 337c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-64-64c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9s24.6-9.4 33.9 0l47 47L303 175c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0s9.4 24.6 0 33.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span> <\/span>Review daily summaries and adjust priorities if needed&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #00795b\" class=\"sme-text-color\">1. Fieldwork Team Structure&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:var(u002du002d_light-color-gray);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"microphone\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-microphone \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M192 0C139 0 96 43 96 96V256c0 53 43 96 96 96s96-43 96-96V96c0-53-43-96-96-96zM64 216c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24s-24 10.7-24 24v40c0 89.1 66.2 162.7 152 174.4V464H120c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24s10.7 24 24 24h72 72c13.3 0 24-10.7 24-24s-10.7-24-24-24H216V430.4c85.8-11.7 152-85.3 152-174.4V216c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24s-24 10.7-24 24v40c0 70.7-57.3 128-128 128s-128-57.3-128-128V216z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <strong>Moderator&nbsp;Responsibilities&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leading the conversation&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building rapport&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surfacing&nbsp;honne&nbsp;(participants\u2019 true opinions)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:var(u002du002d_light-color-gray);border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"user\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-user \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M224 256A128 128 0 1 0 224 0a128 128 0 1 0 0 256zm-45.7 48C79.8 304 0 383.8 0 482.3C0 498.7 13.3 512 29.7 512H418.3c16.4 0 29.7-13.3 29.7-29.7C448 383.8 368.2 304 269.7 304H178.3z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> <strong>Assistant Responsibilities<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Session&nbsp;logistics&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Note-taking&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing recordings and streaming&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Observer Liaison*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-container smb-container c-container\"><div class=\"smb-container__body is-layout-constrained wp-block-snow-monkey-blocks-container-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"comments\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-comments \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 640 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M208 352c114.9 0 208-78.8 208-176S322.9 0 208 0S0 78.8 0 176c0 38.6 14.7 74.3 39.6 103.4c-3.5 9.4-8.7 17.7-14.2 24.7c-4.8 6.2-9.7 11-13.3 14.3c-1.8 1.6-3.3 2.9-4.3 3.7c-.5 .4-.9 .7-1.1 .8l-.2 .2 0 0 0 0C1 327.2-1.4 334.4 .8 340.9S9.1 352 16 352c21.8 0 43.8-5.6 62.1-12.5c9.2-3.5 17.8-7.4 25.3-11.4C134.1 343.3 169.8 352 208 352zM448 176c0 112.3-99.1 196.9-216.5 207C255.8 457.4 336.4 512 432 512c38.2 0 73.9-8.7 104.7-23.9c7.5 4 16 7.9 25.2 11.4c18.3 6.9 40.3 12.5 62.1 12.5c6.9 0 13.1-4.5 15.2-11.1c2.1-6.6-.2-13.8-5.8-17.9l0 0 0 0-.2-.2c-.2-.2-.6-.4-1.1-.8c-1-.8-2.5-2-4.3-3.7c-3.6-3.3-8.5-8.1-13.3-14.3c-5.5-7-10.7-15.4-14.2-24.7c24.9-29 39.6-64.7 39.6-103.4c0-92.8-84.9-168.9-192.6-175.5c.4 5.1 .6 10.3 .6 15.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> *<strong>Observer Liaison:&nbsp;<\/strong>Observers&nbsp;may&nbsp;send questions via private chat.&nbsp;The assistant relays them to the moderator at&nbsp;appropriate moments&nbsp;to avoid disrupting the flow of conversation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-sm-lightest-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-sm-lightest-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #00795b\" class=\"sme-text-color\">2. Session Scheduling Strategy&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite increasing remote work, most Japanese employees still follow a 9:00\u201317:00 weekday schedule.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-sm-light-gray-border-color is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-c4d06299 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-top-left-radius:10px;border-top-right-radius:10px;border-bottom-left-radius:10px;border-bottom-right-radius:10px;box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural)\">\n<p><strong>Recommended session windows&nbsp;for niche representative participants:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"sun\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-sun \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M361.5 1.2c5 2.1 8.6 6.6 9.6 11.9L391 121l107.9 19.8c5.3 1 9.8 4.6 11.9 9.6s1.5 10.7-1.6 15.2L446.9 256l62.3 90.3c3.1 4.5 3.7 10.2 1.6 15.2s-6.6 8.6-11.9 9.6L391 391 371.1 498.9c-1 5.3-4.6 9.8-9.6 11.9s-10.7 1.5-15.2-1.6L256 446.9l-90.3 62.3c-4.5 3.1-10.2 3.7-15.2 1.6s-8.6-6.6-9.6-11.9L121 391 13.1 371.1c-5.3-1-9.8-4.6-11.9-9.6s-1.5-10.7 1.6-15.2L65.1 256 2.8 165.7c-3.1-4.5-3.7-10.2-1.6-15.2s6.6-8.6 11.9-9.6L121 121 140.9 13.1c1-5.3 4.6-9.8 9.6-11.9s10.7-1.5 15.2 1.6L256 65.1 346.3 2.8c4.5-3.1 10.2-3.7 15.2-1.6zM160 256a96 96 0 1 1 192 0 96 96 0 1 1 -192 0zm224 0a128 128 0 1 0 -256 0 128 128 0 1 0 256 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> Early morning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"moon\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-moon \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M223.5 32C100 32 0 132.3 0 256S100 480 223.5 480c60.6 0 115.5-24.2 155.8-63.4c5-4.9 6.3-12.5 3.1-18.7s-10.1-9.7-17-8.5c-9.8 1.7-19.8 2.6-30.1 2.6c-96.9 0-175.5-78.8-175.5-176c0-65.8 36-123.1 89.3-153.3c6.1-3.5 9.2-10.5 7.7-17.3s-7.3-11.9-14.3-12.5c-6.3-.5-12.6-.8-19-.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> Evening&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\"><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"heart\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-heart \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M47.6 300.4L228.3 469.1c7.5 7 17.4 10.9 27.7 10.9s20.2-3.9 27.7-10.9L464.4 300.4c30.4-28.3 47.6-68 47.6-109.5v-5.8c0-69.9-50.5-129.5-119.4-141C347 36.5 300.6 51.4 268 84L256 96 244 84c-32.6-32.6-79-47.5-124.6-39.9C50.5 55.6 0 115.2 0 185.1v5.8c0 41.5 17.2 81.2 47.6 109.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> Weekends&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fieldwork Capacity Guidelines&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Item<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Guideline<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Max sessions per day (60-minute)&nbsp;<\/td><td>5 sessions&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Max sessions per day (90-minute)&nbsp;<\/td><td>4&nbsp;sessions&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Break length between sessions&nbsp;<\/td><td>30 minutes minimum&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;break&nbsp;buffer allows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lab resets&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technical checks&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Immediate team debriefs&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-sm-lightest-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-sm-lightest-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #00795b\" class=\"sme-text-color\">3. Day 1 Adjustment Strategy&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When studies do not include a separate pilot day:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"plane-up\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-plane-up \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M192 93.7C192 59.5 221 0 256 0c36 0 64 59.5 64 93.7l0 66.3L497.8 278.5c8.9 5.9 14.2 15.9 14.2 26.6v56.7c0 10.9-10.7 18.6-21.1 15.2L320 320v80l57.6 43.2c4 3 6.4 7.8 6.4 12.8v42c0 7.8-6.3 14-14 14c-1.3 0-2.6-.2-3.9-.5L256 480 145.9 511.5c-1.3 .4-2.6 .5-3.9 .5c-7.8 0-14-6.3-14-14V456c0-5 2.4-9.8 6.4-12.8L192 400V320L21.1 377C10.7 380.4 0 372.7 0 361.8V305.1c0-10.7 5.3-20.7 14.2-26.6L192 160V93.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> The first session acts as a soft pilot&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"clock-rotate-left\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-clock-rotate-left \" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M75 75L41 41C25.9 25.9 0 36.6 0 57.9V168c0 13.3 10.7 24 24 24H134.1c21.4 0 32.1-25.9 17-41l-30.8-30.8C155 85.5 203 64 256 64c106 0 192 86 192 192s-86 192-192 192c-40.8 0-78.6-12.7-109.7-34.4c-14.5-10.1-34.4-6.6-44.6 7.9s-6.6 34.4 7.9 44.6C151.2 495 201.7 512 256 512c141.4 0 256-114.6 256-256S397.4 0 256 0C185.3 0 121.3 28.7 75 75zm181 53c-13.3 0-24 10.7-24 24V256c0 6.4 2.5 12.5 7 17l72 72c9.4 9.4 24.6 9.4 33.9 0s9.4-24.6 0-33.9l-65-65V152c0-13.3-10.7-24-24-24z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span> Additional&nbsp;buffer time is recommended afterward&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This allows:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minor guide adjustments&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Probe refinement&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stimuli clarification&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-sm-lightest-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-sm-lightest-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #00795b\" class=\"sme-text-color\">4. Simultaneous Interpretation &amp; Technical Redundancy&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For international observers we provide live English interpretation.&nbsp;Key practices include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Interpreters do not translate names or sensitive personal data&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sessions are recorded&nbsp;in both English and Japanese&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backup interpreter recordings can be used if primary recordings fail&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-sm-lightest-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-sm-lightest-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #00795b\" class=\"sme-text-color\">5. Daily Progress Updates&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of each research day, clients receive a Daily Pulse Report including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Early behavioral patterns&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notable quotes or reactions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruitment or stimulus issues&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recommendations for the next day&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This&nbsp;allows&nbsp;<strong><span style=\"background-image: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, rgba(255, 240, 151, 0.5) 60%)\" class=\"sme-highlighter\">real-time iteration<\/span><\/strong>&nbsp;without requiring late-night meetings across time zones.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #00795b\" class=\"sme-text-color\">Phase 3: Post-Fieldwork (Analysis &amp; Data Management)&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After sessions conclude, focus shifts from data collection to insight synthesis and secure data handling.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div 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Reporting Timeline&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical deliverables include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Deliverable<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>Timing<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Flash Report&nbsp;<\/td><td>24-48 hours&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Full report&nbsp;<\/td><td>Project dependent&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Highlight clips&nbsp;<\/td><td>Delivered with report&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong>:&nbsp;Large studies (25+ participants) require longer synthesis timelines.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-sm-lightest-gray-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-sm-lightest-gray-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"color: #00795b\" class=\"sme-text-color\">2. 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