- 90.8% of people in Japan do not know what a "smart TV" is, although some of that percentage had heard the term before, according to goo research.
- 84.5% of men who answered a poll by the Communication Design Research Institute said they are more attracted to women who eat a lot (note: most men said they prefer to see women eat healthy foods such as salad).
- 79% people in Japan agree with the idea of charging a fee to climb Mount Fuji, according to research conducted by Yamatokeikokusha Company.
- 63% of junior high and high school female students polled by Fumi Communications said they plan to vote when they reach the voting age of 20.
- 56.8% of people who own digital devices such as tablets and smart phones use security software to protect their private information.
- 45% of single women between aged 25-29 want to have a baby within the next three years. That percentage is larger than that for married women in same age range, according to research by Dentsu Souken Mamalabo.
Japan by the numbers (07.11.13)
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