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Umemura Farm Website – Devlog #41: LP is completed!

Project Launch: Umemura Farm - Award-Winning Asparagus Direct Sales & Farmstay Experience LP

What is this LP about?

I just completed a comprehensive landing page for Umemura Farm, a family-run asparagus farm in Saga, Japan. This project showcases a unique dual value proposition: premium asparagus direct sales (sweet enough to eat raw, gold award winner from vegetable sommelier competitions) and exclusive farmstay experiences (limited to one group per day).

Target Audience:

  • Health-conscious consumers seeking premium vegetables
  • Families interested in authentic farm-to-table experiences
  • Travelers looking for genuine Japanese countryside stays
  • Gift buyers seeking unique, high-quality Japanese produce

Background & Challenges:

  • Saga Prefecture is Japan's 2nd largest asparagus producer but lacks recognition
  • Limited direct-from-farm sales despite superior quality to market products
  • Need to compete against established Hokkaido asparagus reputation
  • Complex seasonal variations (spring/summer/autumn harvests) requiring different marketing approaches

Tech Stack:

  • Next.js - SEO optimization and dynamic seasonal content management
  • Tailwind CSS - Mobile-first responsive design with consistent styling
  • next-intl - Seamless Japanese/English localization
  • Seasonal Logic System - Month-based automatic content switching
  • WebP Optimization - Fast mobile loading for Japanese users

Features

Psychology-Based 10-Stage AIDCA Framework
Following Attention → Interest → Desire → Conviction → Action methodology:

  1. Impact Hero Section - "Eat it raw and be amazed! Sweeter than fruit asparagus"
  2. Urgency Section - Seasonal limited campaigns with bonus quantities
  3. Problem Identification - "Think thick asparagus only comes from Hokkaido?"
  4. Solution Presentation - Direct-from-farm freshness and quality advantages
  5. Value Proof - Gold awards, 4.8★ customer ratings, social proof
  6. Emotional Value - Producer couple's success story from abandoned farmland
  7. Risk Reduction - Quality guarantees, support systems, storage instructions
  8. Price Justification - Spring water cultivation, craftsmanship, express shipping value
  9. Action Induction - Multi-EC integration, LINE ordering options
  10. Final Push - Limited bonuses, stock warnings for decision acceleration

Seasonal Adaptation System
Dynamic content switching based on harvest periods:

// Seasonal content logic example
const getSeasonalContent = (currentMonth) => {
  if (currentMonth >= 3 && currentMonth <= 5) {
    return {
      period: "Spring Shoots",
      description: "Sweetest & richest flavor, premium L-size",
      campaign: "Spring-limited tenderness experience"
    }
  } else if (currentMonth >= 6 && currentMonth <= 8) {
    return {
      period: "Summer Shoots", 
      description: "Refreshing sweet, early summer L-size",
      campaign: "100g bonus campaign active"
    }
  }
  // Fall shoots & winter pre-order conditions
}
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Key Differentiators

  • Raw Edible Appeal: Specific sugar content (8.5+ Brix) data
  • Freshness Management: Harvest→immediate refrigeration→express shipping process
  • Variety Expertise: Greenhouse-grown "Welcome" variety technical advantages
  • Regional Uniqueness: Imari Hachimandake spring water cultivation environment

Design Philosophy

  • Color System: Asparagus green (#2a9d8f) for CTAs, alternating white/pale yellow backgrounds
  • Typography: "Shippori Mincho" serif font for authentic Japanese feel
  • Watercolor Aesthetics: Soft, natural palette reflecting organic farming approach
  • Privacy-First: Watercolor speech bubbles for testimonials without revealing personal information

Challenges

  1. Complex Seasonal Product Marketing Challenge: Asparagus has distinct characteristics across spring/summer/autumn harvests, difficult for general consumers to understand.

Solution:

  • Visual seasonal timeline with taste profiles and availability
  • Month-based automatic content switching system
  • LINE notification system for harvest timing alerts
  1. Competing Against Hokkaido Brand Dominance Challenge: Overcoming "Asparagus = Hokkaido" consumer perception.

Solution:

  • Concrete comparison data (shipping costs, delivery time, freshness)
  • Authority positioning with "Saga Prefecture: 2nd largest producer nationally"
  • Direct-from-farm benefits emphasizing eliminated middleman margins
  1. Balancing Emotional vs. Logical Value Challenge: Quality data alone insufficient for differentiation; emotion alone insufficient for trust.

Solution:

  • Producer story (abandoned farmland success) for emotional appeal
  • Gold awards, sugar content data, storage instructions for logical confidence
  • Customer testimonials for experience-based social proof
  1. Multi-EC Integration Purchase Flow Challenge: Managing Rakuten, Tabechoku, Pocket Marche, BASE, LINE ordering distinctions.

Solution:

  • User-type-specific channel recommendations
  • "Online difficulty → LINE cash-on-delivery" accommodation
  • 3-step purchase flow for cognitive load reduction

Behavioral Economics & Psychology Implementation

Scarcity Principle

  • "Until end of June," "Limited stock remaining," "Harvest quantity limited"
  • Natural scarcity value through seasonal limitations

Social Proof

  • Vegetable Sommelier Gold Award, JA Excellence Award authority
  • 4.8★ customer ratings with authentic reviews
  • "Sweeter than Hokkaido" comparative testimonials

Loss Aversion

  • "Don't buy now, you'll lose out," "Risk of missing peak season"
  • Limited-time bonus campaign exclusivity

Cognitive Load Reduction

  • 3-step purchase process simplification
  • FAQ condensed to 5 essential items
  • Progressive information disclosure avoiding overwhelm

Localization (i18n)

next-intl Implementation Strategy
Cultural Adaptation beyond simple translation:

  • Japanese Version: Detailed seasonal information, producer story emphasis, privacy considerations
  • English Version: "Sweet enough to eat raw" surprise experience focus, gift market appeal
  • SEO Optimization: Language-specific keyword targeting and meta optimization

Translation Management

  • Seasonal content automatic multilingual switching
  • Consistent agricultural terminology across languages
  • Cultural sensitivity in privacy handling and quality standards

Market Segmentation

  • Primary: Japanese domestic customers familiar with farm reputation
  • Growing: International tourists seeking authentic farm experiences
  • Gift Market: Overseas customers sending premium Japanese produce

Links

Feedback Welcome!

This project tackles the unique challenge of "Traditional Agriculture DX" - a distinctly Japanese issue of digitizing traditional farming businesses. I'd especially value your thoughts on:

Technical Aspects

  • Seasonal Logic Systems: How to efficiently systematize agricultural time-based variations
  • Multi-EC Integration: Optimizing purchase flows across different platform characteristics
  • Mobile Optimization: UX design considerations for agricultural sector user behaviors

Marketing Strategy

  • Regional Branding: Strategies for elevating "Saga Asparagus" recognition against Hokkaido dominance
  • Behavioral Economics: Overcoming psychological barriers in agricultural product purchasing
  • Competitive Differentiation: Communicating advantages against established regional brands

Cultural & Social Impact

  • Direct-from-Farm Promotion: Articulating consumer benefits of eliminating middleman distribution
  • Food Education Value: Designing experiences around "raw eating surprise"
  • Sustainability: Contributing to small-scale farm business stability

Looking for insights from anyone working in Agriculture×Tech, regional revitalization, or food culture projects. Share your experiences with seasonal products, cultural marketing, or rural business digitization!

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