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Kadence International is a leading market research agency in Japan. With our head office in Tokyo, and 3 other offices across the country, we’re able to conduct market research across the length of Japan – from Hokkaido to Okinawa.
We work with companies on full service research projects helping them to understand the Japanese market, build customer understanding and design winning products, services and comms strategies. We can also work with organisations as a fieldwork partner, helping them to reach the right respondents in Japan.
We are consistently recognised as one of the top market research agencies globally
Innovation of the Year
Finalist
— The AURAs, 2021
Market Research Agency of the Year
Winner – Gold
— Agency of the Year Awards, 2021
Consultant of the Year
Winner – Gold
— Agency of the Year Awards, 2021
Consultant of the Year
Winner
— Agency of the Year Awards, 2020
Market Research Agency of the Year
Finalist
— Agency of the Year Awards, 2020
Market Research Supplier of the Year
Winner
— Marketing Research & Insight Excellence Awards – 2019
Market Research Agency of the Year
Winner
— Agency of the Year Awards, 2019
Global Agency of the Year
Highly Commended
— Market Research Society Awards, 2019
Best Training and Development
Highly Commended
— Market Research Society's Operations Awards, 2019
Best Data Collection (telephone)
Finalist
— Market Research Society's Operations Awards, 2019
Best Data Collection (face-to-face)
Finalist
— Market Research Society's Operations Awards – 2019
MRS Young Researcher of the Year
Finalist
— MRS, 2023
ESOMAR Best Congress Paper
Winner
— ESOMAR, 2023
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Market research services
We work with the world’s leading brands, harnessing research to unlock new ideas, develop future strategies and power business growth.
Brand and advertising research
We help brands create comms that cut through by understanding the messages which truly resonate with your target audience.
Customer and market understanding
We bring businesses closer to their customers and help them navigate the broader market, so they can future proof their strategy.
Insight activation
Our work doesn’t stop at the debrief. We go further, workshopping findings and creating standout creative outputs to raise the impact of research and turn insight into action.
New product development research
We partner with brands to develop winning products, from concept development right through to pricing research.
Online and offline fieldwork services
We’re a trusted fieldwork partner to top-tier organisations, providing them with the data they need to drive decision-making.
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Tokyo Opera City Tower 24F
3-20-2 Nishishinjuku
Shinjuku-ku
Tokyo
163-1424
Japan
Sectors we serve
With over 30 years in the business of market research, we have extensive experience and a depth of knowledge across a range of sectors.
We bring this to bear to design the very best approach to meet your objectives.
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From Gym to Street: Shifting Trends in Japan’s Sportswear.
Wandering through the alleyways of Tokyo’s Shibuya or the chic streets of Fukuoka’s Tenjin, you might spot young people sporting a mix of athletic and streetwear that captures the essence of modern Japan. Picture Adidas running shoes complemented by loose cargo pants, cropped sports tops layered under open denim shirts, and accessories like sleek smartwatches […]
What’s Cooking in Japan: Key Takeaways from the Latest Food Survey.
Japanese food culture, known for its emphasis on seasonality and freshness, has a deep-rooted tradition called “shun” (旬). This tradition ensures optimal flavour and nutrition, shaping Japanese cuisine from everyday meals to elaborate kaiseki dining. Reflecting these values, our “Food Survey (2024)” by our sister company, Cross Marketing Inc., offers a contemporary snapshot of Japanese […]
Unveiling Trends and Health Concerns in Earphone and Headphone Usage.
Imagine starting your day with a favourite playlist, attending back-to-back virtual meetings, and unwinding with a podcast without ever removing your headphones. This increasingly common scenario brings a significant risk: hearing loss. In the 2024 Ear Survey conducted by our sister company, Cross Marketing Inc. (CMG Inc.), we explored the growing concern about hearing loss […]
Unpacking Surprising Trends in Japan’s Coffee Market.
You might associate Japan more with tea ceremonies than coffee pots, but recent trends reveal a complex and evolving coffee culture that might surprise you. According to the comprehensive 2024 “Coffee Survey” conducted by our sister company, Cross Marketing Inc., which involved men and women aged 20 to 69 across all 47 prefectures, the dynamics […]
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