In Japan, the loudest thing on social media might be silence. While nearly 80% of the population actively uses social platforms, few are broadcasting their lives. They scroll quietly, post sparingly, and conform to cultural expectations of privacy and restraint. This restraint reflects meiwaku—the deeply rooted cultural norm of not drawing attention or causing discomfort, […] The post What Makes Japan’s Social Media Feeds So Quietly Distinct? appeared first on Kadence.| Kadence
While the world watches Tesla, a more profound electric shift is unfolding in Asia. And it’s happening on two wheels. More than 9.6 million electric two-wheelers were sold across Asia in 2023, compared to fewer than 2 million electric cars. In India, electric scooter sales rose by over 36 percent year-on-year, led by local players […] The post Why Scooters, Not Cars, Are Leading Asia’s Electric Future. appeared first on Kadence.| Kadence
In a trade hall packed with natural food startups and plant-based hopefuls, the mushroom drinks were among the first to sell out. Odyssey’s lion’s mane “cold brew” disappeared before lunch. Popadelics’ truffle-dusted shiitake chips were gone by midday. And when the Natural Products Expo West wrapped for the year, trend watchers were left with one […] The post The Consumer Appetite Fuelling a Mushroom Revolution in Grocery. appeared first on Kadence.| Kadence
Every second, a huge amount of content competes for our attention—news feeds refresh, notifications alert us, and videos play automatically before we can skip them. People aren’t just scrolling through; they’re avoiding, filtering, and tuning out. This overload of information has made our attention very valuable. Recent studies indicate the average human attention span has […] The post How Market Research is Adapting to the Attention Economy. appeared first on Kadence.| Kadence
Japan has one of the longest life expectancies in the world. Yet many of its citizens skip the dentist until something hurts, and the results are catching up with them. While the country’s universal health insurance system provides broad access to dental treatments, from fillings to oral surgery, preventive habits remain inconsistent. Japan’s universal health […] The post Inside Japan’s Overlooked Dental Crisis. appeared first on Kadence.| Kadence
Milk tea isn’t just a drink. It is a social signal. Samgyupsal isn’t just a meal — it has become a weekend ritual. Few food trends have achieved what these did: mass appeal across socioeconomic classes, viral traction across platforms, and real estate-level impact in malls and high streets nationwide. Their success offers a blueprint […] The post What’s Cooking in the Philippines After Milk Tea and Samgyupsal. appeared first on Kadence.| Kadence
For decades, pursuing a prestigious degree meant a one-way ticket to the West. The United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia stood as the undisputed giants of international education, drawing millions of students eager to secure world-class credentials and global career opportunities. But the equation is shifting. A growing number of students are rethinking the […] The post Why Students Are Choosing New Education Hubs Over the West. appeared first on Kadence.| Kadence
The fastest way to read the economy might be through a grocery receipt. In the United States, a staple as simple as frozen pizza has become a financial strategy, signalling how households manage cost, comfort, and consistency. And the US isn’t alone. Across markets, pantry staples are doubling as economic sensors. In the UK, a […] The post What the Grocery Aisle Tells Us About the Global Economy. appeared first on Kadence.| Kadence
Blueprints and performance specs no longer tell the full story. With buyers and stakeholders demanding greater transparency, industrial tech firms are under increasing pressure to disclose more than just technical capabilities. Procurement teams across sectors are asking deeper questions – about carbon emissions, labour conditions, and lifecycle impact. European disclosure mandates and US reporting proposals […] The post Industrial Tech Firms Feel the Heat as ESG Transparency Goes Mainstr...| Kadence
Luxury retail is hitting a generational speed bump. Once buoyed by the spending power of older millennials and Gen X, high-end fashion and beauty brands are now facing a slowdown, with Gen Z opting out of traditional luxury splurges. Most recently, global markets from Paris to Shanghai have reported sluggish sales, prompting concerns across the […] The post Luxury Retail Faces Reckoning as Gen Z Embraces Thrift. appeared first on Kadence.| Kadence
Introduction Artificial intelligence is no longer an emerging trend and is already shaping work, commerce, and communication across the globe. In our recent global study conducted across the United States, the United Kingdom, China, Japan, and India, 88 percent of respondents said they already use AI in some form. But high usage does not mean […]| Kadence
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