What is Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living ASEAN?
A think tank dedicated to studying sei-katsu-sha
Established in 2014, Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living ASEAN (HILL ASEAN) is the Hakuhodo Group’s new think tank in the ASEAN region. It is dedicated to helping companies with their marketing efforts in ASEAN countries, as well as observing the new lifestyles emerging in this dynamic region and sharing ideas about them. In going about that mission, it will tap the impressive body of expertise that Hakuhodo has built up on sei-katsu-sha—our term for the holistic person—in the thirty-odd years since launching the Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living in Japan in 1981.
Our philosophy
Sei-katsu-sha Insight
The centerpiece of Hakuhodo’s philosophy is sei-katsu-sha insight. Here at Hakuhodo we describe people not simply as consumers but as sei-katsu-sha—fully rounded individuals with their own lifestyles, aspirations, and dreams. In economics the term consumer is used in contradistinction to producer. Though handy, it has only a narrow meaning. But human beings don’ t exist solely to consume. There’s much more to them than that. They are residents, citizens, voters, and maybe workers. Each falls into a certain age group—child, young person, middle-aged, elderly—and is an individual male or female in their own right. Each is somebody’s son or daughter, and perhaps a parent. At Hakuhodo we use the term sei-katsu-sha to encompass all these facets of the human condition. Going beyond the consumer to understand the whole person and imagine the products and services they desire: that’s the Hakuhodo approach.
Our approach to studying people
Sei-katsu-sha insight entails more than just observing a broad range of human activity. The real question is how you observe. Some things in this world are visible; others aren’ t. You can see what sei-katsu-sha are doing, but you can’ t see the hidden desires driving them to do it. The InsightOut® approach generates insights into the patterns of people’s hidden desires and thus brings out into the open the forces molding tomorrow’s lifestyles. It thus enables us to offer ideas on lifestyle patterns and dynamics in an age when superficial observation is no longer capable of revealing the future. InsightOut® underpins the research to be presented at ASEAN sei-katsu-sha Forum.
Our staff
Tomoka TakadaRegional Strategic Planning Director
Prompohn SupataravanichAssociate Director, Market Research & Strategy
Eka HarithsyahStrategic Planning Director
EXPERIENCE | |
2019 - Present | Regional Strategic Planning Director, Hakuhodo Institute of Life & Living ASEAN |
2016 - 2019 | Strategic Planner, Hakuhodo Inc, Japan |
2013 - 2016 | Account Executive, Hakuhodo Inc, Japan |
EDUCATION | |
2013 | Bachelor of Arts in International Liberal Studies, Waseda University , Japan |
EXPERIENCE | |
2021-Present | Associate Director, Market Research & Strategy, Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living ASEAN |
2017-2020 | Strategic Planning Manager, Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living ASEAN |
2014-2017 | Project Manager, PRODUCTS Bangkok (Thailand) |
2011-2013 | Assistant Sales Manager, Nippon Parking Development (Thailand) |
2009-2010 | International Business Coordinator, Kawasumi Laboratories (Japan) |
EDUCATION | |
2009 | Bachelor of Arts in Asia Pacific Studies, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Japan |
EXPERIENCE | |
2021 - Present | Strategic Planning Director, H:Three (Indonesia) |
2017 - 2021 | Associate Strategic Planning Director, H:Three (Indonesia) |
2013 - 2017 | Strategic Planning Manager, Hakuhodo Lotus (Indonesia) |
2009 - 2013 | Senior Business & Strategy Development Manager, Neo Indonesia Group (Indonesia) |
2007 - 2009 | Account Executive, OgilvyOne (Indonesia) |
EDUCATION | |
2006 | Bachelor of Communication in Advertising Studies, University of Indonesia, Indonesia |
2002 | Diploma in Public Relation Studies, University of Indonesia, Indonesia |
Jade "Jedd" IlaganGroup Chief Executive Officer
Wimala DjafarGrowth Strategy Director
Haruna YakuRegional Strategic Planning Director
EXPERIENCE | |
2023 - Present | Group Chief Executive Officer, IDEASXMACHINA Hakuhodo Manila, Philippines |
2020 - Present | Managing Director, BRAND-Y, A Member of IDEASXMACHINA Hakuhodo |
2018 - 2020 | Research and Strategy Director, IDEASXMACHINA Group of Hakuhodo |
2017 - 2018 | Business Unit Director, IDEASXMACHINA Manila |
2013 - 2017 | Strategy Manager, IDEASXMACHINA Manila |
2011 - 2013 | College Instructor, Pamantasang Lungsod ng Muntinlupa |
EDUCATION | |
2013 | Graduate Studies, De La Salle University, Philippines |
2010 | Bahelor's Degree, University of Santo Tomas, Philippines |
EXPERIENCE | |
2023 - Present | Growth Strategy Director H+, Indonesia. |
2020 - 2023 | Strategic Planning Director LOTUS:H & Hakuhodo Jakarta. |
2017 - 2020 | Associate Planning Director - LOTUS:H. |
2015 - 2017 | Strategic Planning Manager LOTUS:H. |
2010 - 2014 | Account Planner Fortune Indonesia. |
EDUCATION | |
2009 | Bachelor of Communication, University of Indonesia. |
EXPERIENCE | |
2023 - Present | Regional Strategic Planning Director, Hakuhodo Institute of Life and Living ASEAN, Thailand. |
2020 - 2023 | Account Executive, Hakuhodo Inc, Japan. |
2017 - 2020 | Strategic Planner, Hakuhodo Inc, Japan. |
EDUCATION | |
2017 | Bachelor of Liberal Arts and Science, Major in Economics, The University of Sydney, Australia. |
Sanu PratomoStrategic Planning Manager
Chulika SaisilaStrategic Planning Manager
Gun ThongsriStrategic Planning Manager
EXPERIENCE | |
2014 - present | Strategic Planner Manager, Hakuhodo Indonesia |
2013 - 2014 | Associate Director, Verbrand - Fortune PR |
2010 - 2013 | Strategic Planner - OneComm Innovate |
2008 - 2010 | Brand Strategist - BDA Design |
EDUCATION | |
2008 | Bachelor Degree of Advertising, Communication, University of Indonesia |
2004 | Diploma of Advertising, Communication, University of Indonesia |
EXPERIENCE | |
2022 - Present | Strategic Planning Manager, Hakuhodo Bangkok, Thailand. |
2021 - 2022 | Strategic Solution Manager, Spicy Hakuhodo, Thailand. |
2018 - 2021 | Senior Communication Planner, Dentsu Thailand. |
EDUCATION | |
2008 | Bachelor of Arts (Communication Arts), Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. |
EXPERIENCE | |
2023 - Present | Strategic Planning Manager, Hakuhodo International Thailand. |
2022 - 2023 | Strategic Planning Manager, VDA Bangkok, Thailand. |
2020 - 2022 | Senior Strategic Planner, VDA Bangkok, Thailand. |
2017 - 2020 | Strategic Planner, VDA Bangkok, Thailand. |
EDUCATION | |
2016 | Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Assumption University, Thailand. |
Phuwasit KosonniyomthanachotSenior Strategic Planner
Kamolwan KreutznerData Intelligence Manager
Chorchat ChodchoyStrategic Planning Manager
EXPERIENCE | |
2023 - Present | Senior Strategic Planner, Hakuhodo First, Thailand. |
EDUCATION | |
2019 | Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, Mahidol University International College, Thailand. |
2022 | Master of Science in Marketing and Strategy, Warwick Business School, England. |
EXPERIENCE | |
2020 - Present | Data Intelligence Manager, Media Intelligence Group Co., Ltd., Thailand. |
2017 - 2020 | Senior Market Researcher and Data Analyst, Ocean Life Insurance Public Co., Ltd., Thailand. |
2015 - 2016 | Statistical Data Analyst, CP All Public Co., Ltd., Thailand. |
EDUCATION | |
2015 | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Statistics, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand. |
EXPERIENCE | |
2022 - Present | Strategic Planning Manager, Spicy Hakuhodo, Thailand. |
2022 | Senior Manager, Ogilvy. |
2015 - 2022 | Strategic Planning Analyst, Prakit Advertising. |
2013 - 2015 | Account Executive, Design Wizard. |
2012 | PR Consultant, Montree PR. |
EDUCATION | |
2011 | Bachelor's Degree in Brand Communication Arts, Bangkok University, Thailand. |
2012 | MSc Marketing, Oxford Brookes University, England. |
Jutarat ThanpongphanDigital Manager and SEO Specialist
Ananda Joseph SwinburneStrategic Planning Director
Elaine Ewe May LeeLead, Strategic Planner
EXPERIENCE | |
2023 - Present | Digital Manager and SEO Specialist, i-dac Bangkok, Thailand. |
2020 - 2023 | Digital Marketing Manager, Channel J (Thailand) Co., Ltd. |
2016 - 2019 | Business Planner, Brother Industries. ltd., Japan. |
EDUCATION | |
2016 | Bachelor of Arts, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. |
2020 | MSc, Psychology in Mental Health, University of Edinburgh, Scotland. |
EXPERIENCE | |
2021 - Present | Strategic Planning Director, Hakuhodo Malaysia |
EXPERIENCE | |
2022 - Present | Lead, Strategic Planner, Kingdom Digital, Malaysia. |
2020 - 2021 | Senior Strategic Planner, Kingdom Digital, Malaysia. |
2018 - 2019 | Digital Strategist, Kingdom Digital, Malaysia. |
EDUCATION | |
2011 | Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies, Murdoch University, Australia. |
Pham Thanh Gia HuyPlanning Manager
Jose Lorenzo VillabrozaSenior Digital Analyst and Brand Planner
Fay Claudette BalloSenior Strategic Planner & Social Good Communications Manager
EXPERIENCE | |
2020 - Present | Planning Manager, Hakuhodo Saigon Advertising, Vietnam. |
2018 - 2019 | Digital Planner, Mediacom, Group M Vietnam. |
2017 - 2018 | Digital Performance, Mindshare, Group M Vietnam. |
EDUCATION | |
2018 | Bachelor in Business Administration in Marketing, Ho Chi Minh City International University, Vietnam. |
EXPERIENCE | |
2023 - Present | Senior Digital Analyst and Brand Planner, IdeasXMachina Hakuhodo, Philippines. |
2021 - 2022 | Digital Analyst, IdeasXMachina Hakuhodo, Philippines. |
2021 | Community Manager, IdeasXMachina Hakuhodo, Philippines. |
2019 - 2020 | Human Resources Associate, Jollibee Foods Corporation. |
EDUCATION | |
2019 | Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, De La Salle University Manila, Philippines. |
EXPERIENCE | |
2023 - Present | Senior Strategic Planner & Social Good Communications Manager, IdeasXMachina Hakuhodo, Philippines. |
2021 - 2023 | Senior Strategic Planner & Social Good Engineer, IdeasXMachina Hakuhodo. |
2019 - 2021 | Senior Strategic Planner, Dentsu One Philippines. |
2018 - 2019 | Strategic Planner, Aspac Advertising, Philippines. |
2017 - 2018 | Research Associate, Aspac Advertising, Philippines. |
EDUCATION | |
2016 | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Advertising Management, De La Salle University Manila, Philippines. |
Reza PebriantoGroup Head Strategic
Siti Azizah AdaniSenior Strategic Planner
Kumiko HoribaHead of Market Intelligence
EXPERIENCE | |
2022 - Present | Group Head Strategic, i-dac Indonesia. |
2021 - Present | Academic Expertise Consultant, Purwadhika Digital Technology School. |
2022 | Wavemaker, Group Head Digital. |
2020 - 2021 | Senior Digital Manager, i-dac Asia. |
EDUCATION | |
2023 | Bachelor of Marketing Communication, London School of Public Relations, Indonesia. |
EXPERIENCE | |
2022 | Present: Senior Strategic Planner, HYBRID:H, Indonesia. |
2021 - 2022 | Strategic Planner, Dentsu Creative. |
2019 - 2021 | Strategic Planner, Hakuhodo Indonesia. |
2018 - 2019 | Junior Strategic Planner, Hakuhodo Indonesia. |
EDUCATION | |
2016 | Bachelor of Branding, Prasetiya Mulya University, Indonesia. |
EXPERIENCE | |
2018-Present | Senior Director, Hakuhodo Consulting Asia Pacific (Singapore) |
2014-2018 | Director, Kantar MillwardBrown (Singapore) |
2009-2014 | Manager, Kantar Japan |
2005-2009 | Manager of ThinkTank Devision, Venture Link |
2004-2005 | SME(Sony Music Entertainment) TV inc, Marketing |
EDUCATION | |
Waseda University, Japan |
Louis Ace Chan Chang BokConsultant
Goro HokariFellow
EXPERIENCE | |
2021 - Present | Consultant, Hakuhodo Consulting Asia Pacific, Singapore. |
EDUCATION | |
2021 | Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics (Gold Medal), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. |
EXPERIENCE | |
2020 | General Manager, Hakuhodo Inc, Japan |
2014 | Institute Director, Hakuhodo Institute of Life & Living ASEAN |
2013 | Executive Regional Strategic Planning Director, Hakuhodo Asia Pacific (HAP) |
2005 | Assigned to work at Global Advertising Company (London), then at Brand Consultancy (London) in 2006, before returning to Hakuhodo |
EDUCATION | |
Bachelor of Arts (major in Western History), The University of Tokyo, Japan |
In 2014, HILL ASEAN published "The Connected Family", a study focusing on families in ASEAN at the time of its establishment. Needless to say, "family" is at the root of the consciousness and behavior of ASEAN people. They value "family happiness" and "being with family" as they go about their daily lives, but their awareness of family, ways of living with family, and the meaning of "family happiness" are evolving and changing.
In 2024, as a 10th anniversary of HILL ASEAN, we revisit this topic again under the theme "A Decade of shift in ASEAN Families." Ten years have passed since the publication of "The Connected Family", when families expanded their networks externally, consuming a lot of information and enjoying real-time interactions with many families, thanks to the benefits of internet technology. How have ASEAN families changed due to factors such as economic development, social conditions, technological advancements, and COVID-19? Based on the 2014 research data, Hakuhodo Chronological Lifestyle survey, and newly conducted quantitative survey and home visits in six ASEAN countries, we will introduce the changes related to families of ASEAN sei-katsu-sha including the past, present, and future.
Download our full report below.
English VersionThe economy of ASEAN has grown remarkably compared to the global rate, resulting in an increase in the wealth of individuals in the middle class. These individuals have the potential to become a significant driving force for the ASEAN consumer market.
However, little is known about these individuals who have recently moved up from the middle class and are on their way to becoming part of the wealthy class.
Who are these people? HILL ASEAN refers to this invisible class as the "Emerging Affluent." Although this term may bring to mind the "upper middle class," our research has revealed that the ASEAN individuals in the Emerging Affluent segment differ significantly in terms of their lifestyle, values, consumption behavior, and brand preferences.
Find out more about the Emerging affluent in ASEAN and how brands can adjust their communication to better suit them from our full report below.
English VersionCOVID-19 has had a significant impact on the behavior and thinking of Sei-katsu-sha. One of the positive changes is the increase in the number of Sei-katsu-sha in ASEAN, who enjoy "fandom" with their peers. In ASEAN, the term "fandom" refers to "the people who are passionate fans of idol singers, manga, sports, hobbies, etc., and the world/ culture formed by these fans”.
The ASEAN Sei-katsu-sha who enjoy sharing their passion towards idol singers, cats, soccer, board games, touring, watches, anime, etc. with their peers were overflowed with energy. Thus, HILL ASEAN researchers who conducted interviews were often inspired by their positive vibes. The benefits that ASEAN Sei-katsu-sha receive from fandom are not only pure enjoyment, but also a wide range of other things. For instance, it includes aspirations that cannot be fulfilled in the real world, mutual support relationships beyond the family, a sense of belonging, and so on. It is also worth noting that the value of fandom is very different from that of Japan, which was surveyed as a comparison.
HILL ASEAN would like to present our findings on "Why ASEAN Sei-katsu-sha are so enthusiastic about fandom", which we have discovered from our analysis of their words and behaviors. Our implications and original solution for creating brand fandoms will be also introduced too.
Discover our full webinar session from below URL,
https://www.hillasean.com/aseanfandom_webinar/
or download our booklets from below.
English VersionPlease also find each countries finding below
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140 Wireless Building, 19th Floor,
No.140, Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Inquiries
e-mail: info@hill-asean.com