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SURVEYS

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 11, 2022
Over 64% of Japan firms abroad expect to see profits in 2022: survey
A majority of Japanese manufacturers cited rising costs of raw materials for the changes in operating profits, noting the Ukraine war as one of the reasons.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 8, 2022
Most Japanese firms in poll don't support Kishida, citing leadership and prices
Dissatisfaction among major corporations mirrors public opinion polls showing dwindling support for Kishida amid scandals that have taken down three of his ministers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 7, 2022
Japan business mood up as global slowdown weighs on outlook
The monthly poll found large manufacturers expected business conditions to hold steady in the coming three months, while the service-sector had a worsening outlook.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 6, 2022
Japan’s households spend more despite falling real wages
Spending in October climbed 1.2% from a year ago, more than the increase forecast by analysts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 5, 2022
Japan's service-sector activity growth hits three-month low: PMI
The final au Jibun Bank Japan Services purchasing managers' index (PMI) fell to a seasonally adjusted 50.3 from October's 53.2, hitting the lowest figure since August.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 5, 2022
Over 330 prefectural assembly members had ties with Unification Church
Of the 334 prefectural assembly members who admitted to past contact with the Unification Church, 279 belonged to the LDP, 11 to Komeito, and seven each to main opposition parties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 4, 2022
COVID-19 antibody prevalence rate at 26.5% in Japan
Of the nation's 47 prefectures, Okinawa marked the highest COVID antibody prevalence rate, at 46.6%, followed by Osaka, at 40.7%, Kagoshima, at 35.2%, Kyoto, at 34.9% and Kumamoto, at 32.9%.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 29, 2022
Japan’s job market remains tight, keeping pressure on wages
The number of people with jobs increased by around half a million compared to the year before, led by gains in the hospitality and medical sectors.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 27, 2022
Kishida Cabinet support rate plunges to lowest since launch
The PM's disapproval rating rose to 51.6%, exceeding 50% for the first time since he took office in October last year, after three ministers were sacked in under a month, a survey has found.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 27, 2022
Nearly a quarter of major Japanese firms to raise prices in 2023
Many cited the rising costs of materials, followed by an increase in shipping costs and the yen's depreciation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 23, 2022
Nearly 80% of Japanese firms in Europe affected by war in Ukraine, survey shows
Manufacturers feel the greater impact, with 83.7% in the sector saying their trade has suffered due to the conflict, according to an online survey by the Japan External Trade Organization.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 20, 2022
Dating apps now most popular way for newlyweds in Japan to meet, survey finds
Nearly 23% of newlywed pairs found love online, overtaking couples who met at work or school, which both came in at 20.8%, the survey found.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 13, 2022
Three-quarters of Japanese worried about foreign attack, survey shows
Some 76% of respondents said they feel strongly or somewhat strongly about Japan being attacked by another country against 19% who said they did not so much and 2% who did not so at all.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 10, 2022
Japanese companies hold firm on capital spending with focus on technology
A survey has backed up reports by the Japanese government and central bank last month that the capital expenditure outlook is turning up.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Nov 7, 2022
Weak yen could keep foreign workers away from Japan
The yen's rapid slide against the dollar has eroded the value of overseas remittances, causing concern at firms that rely on staff from abroad.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 6, 2022
Can polls survive losing half the country?
Yes, U.S. voter surveys were very wrong two years ago, but the mistakes weren't the result of partisan bias.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Nov 5, 2022
Children troubled by parents' religion want Japan to create system to help them 'escape'
A research firm said 73% of respondents to its survey of second-generation members of religious organizations were positive about the idea.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 1, 2022
Ao and Himari: Japan's most popular baby names in 2022
A kanji character meaning 'blue-green,' most often read as 'Ao,' was No. 1 for boys, while two characters meaning 'sun' and 'hollyhock,' most commonly read as Himari, was tops for girls.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Oct 30, 2022
Nearly half of Japan's LGBTQ teens have considered suicide: survey
LGBTQ teens were 3.8 times more likely consider suicide, yet over 90% said they couldn't talk about their sexuality with parents, guardians or teachers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 30, 2022
Japanese children develop subconscious gender biases at young age, study shows
More than 70% of girls from all age groups saw kindness as a female trait, while boys began to associate intelligence with their gender around age 7.
Japan's population continues to fall even as foreign resident count rises
The number of residents in Tokyo as of Jan. 1 rose by 0.03% from a year before, data shows, marking a year-on-year increase for the first time in three years, while the country's other 46 prefectures saw their populations continue to decline.
Ahead of the Olympics, Japan is still talking about the gymnast who won't be there
Japan's Shoko Miyata withdrew from the gymnastics team herself over her drinking and smoking, although it had already appeared as though the association was prepared to send her home from the team’s training camp in Monaco.
Yen melt-up nudges Japanese stocks into correction territory
Japanese stocks are down 10% from their July peak as the yen strengthens.
‘Crazy’ yen rally is at risk of shattering as soon as Wednesday
Some investors are warning that a yen rally is fragile, as was on show this week when the yen rapidly retraced an advance after Thursday’s stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth figures.
Japan's average life expectancy rises for first time in three years
A decline in COVID-19-caused deaths likely helped boost the average life expectancy for Japanese men and women to rise for the first time in three years in 2023.
The Japanese Olympians looking to shine in Paris
Rim Nakamura, who is attempting to win Japan's first Olympic gold medal in cycling, will be one of the top Japanese athletes to watch at the Paris Games.
Japan’s minimum wage set for record ¥50 hike in major boost
Demonstrators rally to demand a big hike in minimum wages in Tokyo last week.
Japan loses top spot on strongest passport list to Singapore
Japan had the strongest passport for six years running from 2018, before being dethroned by Singapore on the 2024 list.
Why Japan's mysterious stash of classified funds escapes scrutiny
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi (right) during a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan eyes gold — and the future — as Olympic men's soccer campaign begins
Japan midfielder Yu Hirakawa controls the ball during a match against the United States in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 11.

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