ABC Company carried out a survey using an online questionnaire. They questioned Japanese individuals aged 20 and above about their reasons for attempting weight loss through dieting. The most frequent response among both males and females was that they chose to diet due to concerns about their weight. Over twice as many men compared to women reported starting diets because they believed they were becoming unfit or had concerns about medical examination results. In contrast, over five times as many women compared to men reported starting diets because they wished to wear fashionable clothing.

The table indicates the number of international students from twenty-five nations who pursued studies in the United States during both 2008 and 2009. Overall enrollment grew by 2.9% from 671,616 to 690,923. Chinese student numbers rose dramatically by 29.9% from 98,235 to 127,628, representing the highest total in 2009. By contrast, there was a substantial drop in Japanese student numbers. The figure fell by 15.1% from 29,264 to 24,842.

By 2008, Japan’s cinema count had nearly doubled compared to 1992. The primary cause was the sharp rise in cinemas showing both Japanese and international films — growing from approximately five hundred to over three thousand. In contrast, both the count and percentage of cinemas screening exclusively international films began declining during the 2000s. Additionally, cinemas screening exclusively Japanese films kept decreasing throughout the entire research period.

In general, the percentage of employed women in 2011 was greater across most age brackets compared to 1971, with only a few exceptions. In 1971, the highest percentage of employed women was found in the 20 to 24 age range. This suggests they often left employment during their mid-twenties and returned to work in their thirties or forties. In 2011, the highest percentage of employed women was in the 25 to 29 age range and demonstrated a comparable trend afterward. During both periods, women often exited the workforce in their fifties or sixties.

This graph demonstrates that developed nations have higher life expectancies compared to developing nations. I believe this occurs because residents of developed nations have access to improved nutrition and healthcare. By comparison, inadequate nutrition and limited access to proper healthcare have negative impacts on the health of residents in developing nations. The graph further demonstrates that women live longer on average than men in both developed and developing nations. One potential explanation is that women generally handle stress more effectively than men do.

The graph indicates that in general, those who enjoy Japanese cuisine represent nearly 70% of respondents. Women showing a preference for Japanese cuisine slightly outnumber their male counterparts. The graph further demonstrates that with advancing age, people tend to favor Japanese cuisine more and consume it with greater frequency. In reality, roughly 90% of individuals aged 70 or above reported enjoying Japanese cuisine and eating it regularly. In contrast, only approximately 30% of adolescents gave such responses.

Japan had an extremely low percentage of eligible voters in its population before 1920 since suffrage was limited to men 25 years or older who paid a specific tax amount. By 1925, all men aged twenty-five and above gained suffrage without tax requirements. Yet, this percentage remained just 20%. In 1945, everyone aged 20 and above received voting rights. In 2015, the minimum voting age dropped by two years, resulting in approximately 83.7% of the population being eligible to vote.

Foreign visitors to Japan grew steadily from 2012 to 2016. Overall, the rising number of Asian visitors surpassed that of Western visitors throughout this timeframe. The clearest case was Chinese visitors, whose numbers grew approximately 4.5 times. Visitors from developing Asian nations, including Thailand and Malaysia, also showed substantial growth. By comparison, Western visitor numbers did not rise as dramatically. For instance, German visitors grew by less than double over the same timeframe.

Japan’s total vacant housing grew by approximately 3,700,000 during a twenty-year span and exceeded eight million. Vacant properties available for rent or purchase made up more than half of the total throughout this time frame. Properties left empty due to factors like owner relocation or hospitalization demonstrated the highest growth rate — more than doubling. In contrast, the number of vacant second homes remained at 500,000 or below throughout the entire period.

In 2014, dogs were more popular as pets than cats. However, by 2017, cats had become the preferred choice. Regarding dog numbers, they dropped sharply between 2014 and 2018. Concerning cats, while their numbers fell from 2014 to 2015, they rose consistently from 2016 to 2018. I believe this trend occurred due to lifestyle changes. People became increasingly busy and lacked time for daily dog walks. Cats do not need this type of attention. This is why I believe cats gained popularity.

Based on the study, many people in Tokyo, Osaka and Kagawa share posts containing the word “udon” on social media during lunchtime. However, there are differences between these three prefectures. Kagawa shows a higher percentage of people posting such content in the morning compared to Tokyo and Osaka. This could suggest that Kagawa residents consume udon for breakfast. By contrast, according to their posts, they are less inclined to eat udon in the evening than people in Tokyo and Osaka. Regarding Osaka, a somewhat higher percentage of people consume udon at midnight compared to the other two prefectures.

The graph indicates that total visitors to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum declined in 2000 following a continuous rise from 1985 to 1995. Following 2000, visitor numbers started increasing again, and by 2019, the museum recorded its highest attendance over the previous thirty years. Regarding foreign visitors and students on school trips, the graph displays opposite patterns. For foreign visitors, numbers rose steadily after 1995. In contrast, student visitors on school trips showed a general declining pattern. By 2005, this figure had fallen to roughly half of what it was in 1985.

According to graph (1), Japanese students studying abroad showed a sharp rise throughout the 1990s. The number hit its highest point at slightly above 80,000 in 2004. While there was a small decline in the second half of the 2000s, the figure stayed above 1980s levels until 2018. Looking at where students chose to study, graph (2) indicates that around 70% of students going abroad in 2000 chose English-speaking nations, with 60.8% choosing the USA. By contrast, in 2018, Taiwan emerged as a popular choice alongside China, demonstrating rising student interest in the Chinese language.

Online magazine sales grew from 6.5 billion yen in 2014 to 17.8 billion yen in 2017, but began declining in 2018. On the other hand, online book sales showed steady growth from 19.2 billion yen in 2014 to 40.1 billion yen in 2020. The decline in ~ can be explained by the growing popularity of social networking services. People now tend to get information and news immediately from these platforms instead of online magazines. In contrast, the continuous growth in ~ is probably because they offer a special reading experience that social networking services are unable to offer.

Between 1990 and 2002, CDs saw their market share grow from approximately 50% to almost 100%, whereas cassettes experienced a sharp decline from about 50% to nearly 0%. Following this period, CDs also saw a rapid decrease, dropping to close to 0% by 2022. Meanwhile, internet streaming and digital formats started becoming popular during the [period]. Digital formats achieved their highest market share around 2012, but internet streaming kept growing and exceeded digital formats in 2015. By 2022, internet streaming had become dominant, surpassing all other music formats in the market.