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Overview of the Public Opinion Survey on the Life of the People
August 2018
Public Relations Office, Cabinet Office
The Government of Japan
Survey target: 10,000 Japanese nationals of age 18 years or above nationwide
Valid responses: 5,969 people (Response rate: 59.7%)
Survey period: 14 June - 1 July 2018 (Face-to-face interviews conducted by survey officers)
Objectives: To capture the various points of view on people’s awareness and needs
concerning their lives, such as perspectives on their families and homes or
current and future lifestyles, and use the data as basic resource for general
administration of the government.
Survey items: 1. Current lifestyle (Sense of improvement in lifestyle, degree of satisfaction, etc.)
2. Future lifestyle (Outlook on life, areas of emphasis, etc.)
3. Way of life, attitudes
4. Requests to the government
Track record: In principle, the survey has been conducted every fiscal year since
FY1957, this being the 62st survey.
(Since the survey for FY2006, the respondents are informed that the survey
is conducted by the Cabinet Office.)
Note: This document indicates "￪" or "￬" for responses with a statistically
significant difference (95% confidence interval), in comparison with past
survey results.
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(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
7.2 78.7 13.8 0.3
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100(%)
7.0
7.4
79.1
78.4
13.6
13.9
0.3
0.3
22.7
15.8
7.5
5.7
3.6
2.3
73.4
78.4
83.1
81.2
77.1
77.3
3.2
5.7
9.2
12.8
19.0
20.2
0.6
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.3
0.3
Improved Remained the same Declined I do not know
58.6
50.9
77.8
78.478.7
24.5
30.7
2.86.6
7.213.0
7.9
34.6
14.7
13.8
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Feb.‐196
5Jan.‐66
Feb.‐67
Jan.‐68
Jan.‐69
Jan.‐70
Jan.‐71
Jan.‐72
Feb.‐73
Jan.‐74
Nov.‐74
May‐75
Nov.‐75
May‐76
Nov.‐76
May‐77
May‐78
May‐79
May‐80
May‐81
May‐82
May‐83
May‐84
May‐85
May‐86
May‐87
May‐88
May‐89
May‐90
May‐91
May‐92
May‐93
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
Sep.‐200
1June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
Remained the same
Declined
Improved
1. Current Lifestyle
(1) Sense of improvement in the lifestyle compared to last year
Q1 How would you describe the lifestyle of your household compared to this time last year ? Please select one answer.
June 2017 June 2018
• Improved 6.6% → 7.2% • Remained the same 78.4% → 78.7% • Declined 14.7% → 13.8%
<Reference> Sense of improvement in the lifestyle compared to last year (Time series)
(Note) Targets' age up to June 2015 survey were 20 years or above ; targets' age from July 2016 are 18 years or above (the same hereinafter).
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(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
9.8
14.3
63.1
62.0
0.7
0.9
20.8
18.4
5.5
4.3
0.1
0.2
12.2 62.5
0.8
19.5
4.8
0.2
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 (%)
22.7
15.1
11.0
8.8
10.2
12.2
60.5
63.8
62.9
63.6
60.8
62.8
0.4
0.7
0.9
0.9
0.4
1.3
14.3
17.3
21.5
20.9
22.4
17.7
1.7
2.7
3.5
5.7
6.0
6.2
0.4
0.4
0.2
‐
0.2
‐
SomewhatdissatisfiedSatisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied I do not
know
Satisfied (subtotal) 74.7 Dissatisfied (subtotal) 24.3
(Note) "Satisfied" : "Satisfied" + "Somewhat satisfied"
"Dissatisfied" : "Somewhat dissatisfied" + "Dissatisfied"
63.6
50.4
72.7
73.9
74.7
30.9
47.9
24.6
25.0
24.3
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Jan.‐1963
Jan.‐64
Feb.‐65
Jan.‐66
Feb.‐67
Jan.‐68
Jan.‐69
Jan.‐70
Jan.‐71
Jan.‐72
Feb.‐73
Jan.‐74
Nov.‐74
May‐75
Nov.‐75
May‐76
Nov.‐76
May‐77
May‐78
May‐79
May‐80
May‐81
May‐82
May‐83
May‐84
May‐85
May‐86
May‐87
May‐88
May‐89
May‐90
May‐91
May‐92
May‐93
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
Sep.‐2001
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
(2) Levels of satisfaction with the current lifestyle
Q2 Overall, how satisfied are you with your current lifestyle? Please select one answer.
June 2017 June 2018 • Satisfied (subtotal) 73.9% → 74.7%
• Satisfied 12.2% → 12.2% • Somewhat satisfied 61.7% → 62.5%
• Dissatisfied (subtotal) 25.0% → 24.3% • Somewhat dissatisfied 19.9% → 19.5% • Dissatisfied 5.1% → 4.8%
<Reference> Levels of satisfaction with the current lifestyle (Time series)
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(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
8.6 42.8
1.4
34.6 11.8 0.7
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100(%)
7.8
9.3
41.8
43.8
1.2
1.5
35.5
33.8
13.0
10.8
0.7
0.8
10.8
9.6
7.8
8.8
7.8
8.6
39.7
46.1
45.9
42.7
39.9
42.7
2.4
0.7
0.5
0.8
1.5
2.3
36.1
37.0
35.1
35.4
35.4
31.6
6.5
6.4
10.6
12.2
15.3
13.8
4.5
0.3
0.1
0.1
0.2
1.1
Somewhat dissatisfiedSatisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Satisfied (subtotal) 51.5 Dissatisfied (subtotal) 46.4
I do not know
Dissatisfied
(Note) "Satisfied" : "Satisfied" + "Somewhat satisfied"
"Dissatisfied" : "Somewhat dissatisfied" + "Dissatisfied"
49.351.5
39.0
51.3 51.5
46.6 45.4
57.6 57.6
46.9 46.4
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
May‐1992
May‐93
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
Sep.‐2001
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
Dissatisfied
Satisfied
(3) Levels of satisfaction with each aspect of current lifestyle A. Income / Revenue
Q3-a How satisfied are you with income and revenue of your life? Please select one answer.
June 2017 June 2018 Satisfied (subtotal) 51.3% → 51.5%
•Satisfied 7.9% → 8.6% •Somewhat satisfied 43.4% → 42.8%
Dissatisfied (subtotal) 46.9% → 46.4% •Somewhat dissatisfied 34.1% → 34.6% •Dissatisfied 12.8% → 11.8%
<Reference> Levels of satisfaction with each aspect of current lifestyle - Income / Revenue - (Time series)
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(Note) "Satisfied" : "Satisfied" + "Somewhat satisfied"
"Dissatisfied" : "Somewhat dissatisfied" + "Dissatisfied"
41.7
42.7
32.3
44.4 44.6
52.352.2
63.2
52.4 52.2
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
May‐1992
May‐93
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
Sep.‐2001
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
Dissatisfied
Satisfied
(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
5.8 38.9
1.8
38.1 14.1 1.3
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 (%)
5.7
5.9
37.1
40.4
1.6
2.0
40.3
36.2
14.1
14.2
1.3
1.4
7.1
5.4
4.6
4.3
6.0 7.1
34.1
37.6
35.0
37.4
40.3
43.0
2.2
0.9
0.6
0.9
2.2
3.3
42.8
44.6
44.2
41.2
35.5
29.9
8.0
11.1
15.0
15.9
15.7
14.4
5.8
0.4
0.6
0.3
0.3
2.3
Somewhat dissatisfiedSatisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied
Satisfied (subtotal) 44.6 Dissatisfied (subtotal) 52.2
I do not know
B. Assets / Savings
Q3-b How satisfied are you with assets and savings of your life? Please select one answer.
June 2017 June 2018 Satisfied (subtotal) 44.4% → 44.6%
• Satisfied 5.6% → 5.8% • Somewhat satisfied 38.7% → 38.9%
Dissatisfied (subtotal) 52.4% → 52.2% • Somewhat dissatisfied 37.3% → 38.1% • Dissatisfied 15.1% → 14.1%
<Reference> Levels of satisfaction with each aspect of current lifestyle - Assets / Savings - (Time series)
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(Note) "Satisfied" : "Satisfied" + "Somewhat satisfied"
"Dissatisfied" : "Somewhat dissatisfied" + "Dissatisfied"
75.978.3
66.1
77.0 77.3
20.6
18.7
31.6
20.8 20.6
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
May‐1992
May‐93
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
Sep.‐2001
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
14.4 62.9 1.4
16.8 3.8
0.7
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100(%)
13.9
14.8
62.2
63.5
1.2
1.6
17.9
15.9
4.2
3.4
0.5
0.8
23.1
16.5
12.2
11.6
14.4
13.9
54.4
61.9
64.3
62.3
62.8
65.4
1.3
0.7
0.3
0.9
1.4
2.9
17.9
18.4
18.5
20.7
16.1
12.9
1.9
2.0
4.6
4.5
4.9
3.3
1.3
0.5
0.1
‐
0.4
1.6
Somewhat dissatisfiedSatisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied
Satisfied (subtotal) 77.3 Dissatisfied (subtotal) 20.6
I do not know
C. Durable consumer goods such as automobiles, electrical appliances, furniture, etc.
Q3-c How satisfied are you with durable consumer goods such as automobiles, electrical appliances, and furniture of your life? Please select one answer.
June 2017 June 2018
Satisfied (subtotal) 77.0% → 77.3% • Satisfied 16.4% → 14.4% ￬ • Somewhat satisfied 60.6% → 62.9% ￪
Dissatisfied (subtotal) 20.8% → 20.6% • Somewhat dissatisfied 17.1% → 16.8% • Dissatisfied 3.7% → 3.8%
<Reference> Levels of satisfaction with each aspect of current lifestyle - Durable consumer goods such as automobiles, electrical appliances, furniture, etc. - (Time series)
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(Note) "Satisfied" : "Satisfied" + "Somewhat satisfied"
"Dissatisfied" : "Somewhat dissatisfied" + "Dissatisfied"
79.5
88.3
89.3
88.8
19.8
10.9 10.0
10.4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Jun‐20
08
June
‐09
June
‐10
Oct.‐1
1
June
‐12
June
‐13
June
‐14
June
‐15
July‐16
June
‐17
June
‐18
(%)
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100(%)
23.0
25.2
65.2
64.1
0.5
0.7
8.5
8.3
2.6
1.5
0.2
0.1
42.3
30.1
22.0
19.7
21.5
22.4
51.6
60.3
65.9
67.8
67.0
65.8
0.4
0.4
0.3
0.8
0.6
0.8
4.3
8.1
9.4
9.8
8.4
8.2
1.1
0.8
2.4
1.9
2.2
2.4
0.2
0.3
‐
‐
0.2
0.3
Somewhat dissatisfied
SatisfiedSomewhatsatisfied
Neither satisfied nordissatisfied
Dissatisfied I do notknow
24.2 64.6
0.6
8.4
2.0
0.2
Satisfied (subtotal) 88.8 Dissatisfied (subtotal) 10.4
D. Food
Q3-d How satisfied are you with food of your life? Please select one answer.
June 2017 June 2018 Satisfied (subtotal) 89.3% → 88.8%
• Satisfied 26.0% → 24.2% ￬ • Somewhat satisfied 63.3% → 64.6%
Dissatisfied (subtotal) 10.0% → 10.4% • Somewhat dissatisfied 8.4% → 8.4% • Dissatisfied 1.6% → 2.0%
<Reference> Levels of satisfaction with each aspect of current lifestyle - Food - (Time series)
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(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
24.3 58.1
0.6
13.7
3.0
0.3
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 (%)
22.9
25.5
60.2
56.4
0.5
0.6
13.2
14.2
3.0
3.1
0.3
0.2
41.9
29.3
22.5
19.8
21.5
22.7
44.5
52.2
59.2
59.1
60.7
61.6
0.4
0.4
0.2
0.7
0.5
0.9
11.0
15.4
14.7
16.9
13.8
11.2
1.9
2.3
3.4
3.5
3.1
3.2
0.2
0.4
‐
‐
0.4
0.4
Somewhat dissatisfiedSatisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Dissatisfied
I do not know
Satisfied (subtotal) 82.4 Dissatisfied (subtotal) 16.8
E. Housing
Q3-e How satisfied are you with housing of your life? Please select one answer.
June 2017 June 2018 Satisfied (subtotal) 83.3% → 82.4%
• Satisfied 25.7% → 24.3% • Somewhat satisfied 57.6% → 58.1%
Dissatisfied (subtotal) 16.1% → 16.8% • Somewhat dissatisfied 12.8% → 13.7% • Dissatisfied 3.4% → 3.0%
<Reference> Levels of satisfaction with each aspect of current lifestyle - Housing - (Time series)
(Note) "Satisfied" : "Satisfied" + "Somewhat satisfied"
"Dissatisfied" : "Somewhat dissatisfied" + "Dissatisfied"
66.9
81.1 83.3
82.4
30.6
18.0 16.1 16.8
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
May‐1992
May‐93
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
Sep.‐20
01
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
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(Note) "Satisfied" : "Satisfied" + "Somewhat satisfied"
"Dissatisfied" : "Somewhat dissatisfied" + "Dissatisfied"
55.3 54.5 60.0
62.2 62.4
36.7 32.4
29.7
31.3
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Jun‐20
08
June
‐09
June
‐10
Oct.‐1
1
June
‐12
June
‐13
June
‐14
June
‐15
July‐16
June
‐17
June
‐18
(%)
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
8.8 53.6
4.5
26.2
5.1
1.9
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 (%)
8.8
8.7
55.9
51.7
3.5
5.3
26.1
26.3
4.5
5.6
1.3
2.3
15.8
8.5
7.5
7.2
8.2
9.0
55.3
57.4
57.4
53.9
54.6
48.2
0.6
1.2
1.4
2.2
5.0
10.1
24.4
28.8
29.0
31.5
24.9
21.5
2.8
3.4
4.7
4.9
6.1
6.0
1.1
0.7
0.1
0.3
1.2
5.2
Somewhat
dissatisfiedSatisfied
Somewhat satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
DissatisfiedI do not know
Satisfied (subtotal) 62.4 Dissatisfied (subtotal) 31.3
F. Self-development and improvement
Q3-f How satisfied are you with self-development and improvement of your life? Please select one answer.
June 2017 June 2018
Satisfied (subtotal) 62.2% → 62.4% • Satisfied 9.6% → 8.8% • Somewhat satisfied 52.6% → 53.6%
Dissatisfied (subtotal) 29.7% → 31.3% • Somewhat dissatisfied 25.4% → 26.2% • Dissatisfied 4.4% → 5.1%
<Reference> Levels of satisfaction with each aspect of current lifestyle - Self-development and improvement - (Time series)
- 9 -
(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
12.5 51.1
2.3
25.1 8.3 0.6
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 (%)
12.0
13.0
51.5
50.8
1.9
2.6
25.7
24.7
8.5
8.2
0.5
0.7
27.0
16.1
12.1
8.3
11.1
10.6
49.5
52.6
51.4
51.2
51.8
50.1
1.1
0.9
0.5
0.9
2.7
4.9
18.4
25.1
28.8
29.3
24.4
22.8
3.7
5.0
7.1
10.0
9.6
10.1
0.4
0.3
0.1
0.2
0.4
1.4
Somewhat dissatisfied
Satisfied Somewhat satisfied
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
Dissatisfied I do not know
Satisfied (subtotal) 63.6 Dissatisfied (subtotal) 33.5
G. Leisure
Q3-g How satisfied are you with leisure of your life? Please select one answer.
June 2017 June 2018 Satisfied (subtotal) 62.8% → 63.6%
• Satisfied 14.5% → 12.5% ￬ • Somewhat satisfied 48.3% → 51.1% ￪
Dissatisfied (subtotal) 33.7% → 33.5% • Somewhat dissatisfied 25.4% → 25.1% • Dissatisfied 8.3% → 8.3%
<Reference> Levels of satisfaction with each aspect of current lifestyle - Leisure -(Time series)
(Note) "Satisfied" : "Satisfied" + "Somewhat satisfied"
"Dissatisfied" : "Somewhat dissatisfied" + "Dissatisfied"
56.1
54.5
61.5 62.8
63.6
39.1
41.7
35.2 33.7
33.5
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
May‐1992
May‐93
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
Sep.‐2001
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
Satisfied
Dissatisfied
- 10 -
(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
12.6 61.2
1.2
19.5
5.2
0.5
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100(%)
11.1
13.8
59.1
62.9
1.3
1.1
22.6
16.8
5.6
4.8
0.3
0.6
22.7
16.6
10.7
9.4
11.4
11.7
59.0
64.7
66.9
63.1
59.7
56.5
1.3
0.4
0.7
0.7
0.8
2.4
13.8
16.5
19.1
21.7
22.4
19.1
3.2
1.4
2.6
4.9
5.4
9.1
‐
0.4
‐
0.2
0.3
1.1
Somewhat unfulfilling
Very fulfilling
Somewhat fulfilling
Neither fulfilling nor unfulfilling
Mostly (entirely) unfulfilling
I do not know
Fulfilling (subtotal) 73.7 Unfulfilling (subtotal) 24.6
(Note)
The question was not asked in the May 1977 survey.
"Fulfilling" : "Very fulfilling" + "Somewhat fulfilling""Unfulfilling" : "Somewhat unfulfilling" + "Mostly (entirely) unfulfilling".
58.1
74.9
73.5
73.7
38.4
23.1
24.9
24.6
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Nov.‐197
4
May‐75
Nov.‐75
May‐76
Nov.‐76
May‐77
May‐78
May‐79
May‐80
May‐81
May‐82
May‐83
May‐84
May‐85
May‐86
May‐87
May‐88
May‐89
May‐90
May‐91
May‐92
May‐93
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
Sep.‐2001
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
Fulfilling
Unfulfilling
(4) Sense of Fulfillment
A. Sense of fulfillment in one’s everyday life
Q4 How fulfilling do you think is your everyday life? Please select one answer.
June 2017 June 2018 Fulfilling (subtotal) 73.5% → 73.7%
• Very fulfilling 13.2% → 12.6% • Somewhat fulfilling 60.3% → 61.2%
Unfulfilling (subtotal) 24.9% → 24.6% • Somewhat unfulfilling 19.7% → 19.5% • Mostly (entirely) unfulfilling 5.2% → 5.2%
<Reference> Sense of fulfillment in one’s everyday life (Time series)
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During family gatherings
When I am resting in a calm and relaxed
manner
When I am passionate about my
hobbies or sports
When I meet and chat with friends or
acquaintances
When I am dedicated to work
When I am immersed in studies or self‐
improvement
When I am engaged in community
service or social activities
Other
I do not know
50.1
47.6
42.6
41.4
30.1
13.6
8.5
0.9
1.2
49.0
46.1
42.7
43.5
29.0
13.4
8.8
1.0
1.1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
June 2018 （N=5,634, M.T.=235.9%)
June 2017 （N=5,960, M.T.=234.6%)
(%)
For those who responded "Very fulfilling", "Somewhat fulfilling", "Somewhat unfulfilling" or "Neither fulfilling nor unfulfilling"to Q4 (M.A.)
B. Moments of fulfillment
SQ (For 5,634 people who responded “Very fulfilling”, “Somewhat fulfilling”, “Somewhat unfulfilling” or “Neither fulfilling nor unfulfilling” to Q4) When do you feel that your everyday life is fulfilling? Please select all applicable answers.(M.A.)
(Top 4 Items) June 2017 June 2018
• During family gatherings 49.0% → 50.1%
• When I am resting in a calm and relaxed manner 46.1% → 47.6%
• When I am passionate about my hobbies or sports 42.7% → 42.6%
• When I meet and chat with friends or acquaintances 43.5% → 41.4% ￬
<Reference> Moments of fulfillment (Top 4 Items, Time series)
42.9 42.4
52.0
49.0 50.1
34.6
31.7
45.4 46.147.6
30.8
29.6
45.9
43.5
41.4
29.7
44.1 42.7
42.6
20
30
40
50
60
May‐199
2
May‐93
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
Sep.‐20
01
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
During family gatherings
When I am passionate about my hobbies or sports
When I meet and chat with friends or acquaintances
When I am resting in a calm and relaxed manner
For those who responded "Very fulfilling", "Somewhat fulfilling", "Somewhat unfulfilling" or "Neither fulfilling nor unfulfilling"to Q4 (M.A.)
During family gatherings
When I am resting in a calm and relaxed manner
When I meet and chat with friends or acquaintances
When I am passionate aboutmy hobbies or sports
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(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
63.0 36.2 0.8
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 (%)
59.6
65.9
39.7
33.2
0.7
0.9
53.1
57.6
64.5
69.5
65.4
61.8
45.4
41.2
34.9
29.9
34.1
37.4
1.5
1.2
0.6
0.6
0.5
0.8
I do not feel worried or anxiousI feel worried or anxious
I do not know
(5) Worries or anxiety in one’s everyday life
A. Worries or Anxiety
Q5 Do you feel worried or anxious in your everyday life, or do you not have any worries or anxieties ?
June 2017 June 2018 • I feel worried or anxious 63.1% → 63.0% • I do not feel worried or anxious 36.4% → 36.2%
<Reference> Worries or Anxiety (Time series)
42.5
51.0
28.6
36.4
36.2
55.1
46.8
70.8
63.1
63.0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
May‐81
May‐82
May‐83
May‐84
May‐85
May‐86
May‐87
May‐88
May‐89
May‐90
May‐91
May‐92
May‐93
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
Sep.‐200
1
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
I feel worried or anxious
I do not feel worried or anxious
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About plans for my life after retirement
About my health
About the health of those in my family
About the outlook of my future income and assets
About my current income and assets
About problems in the lives of those in my family (continuing
studies, seeking employment, marriage, raising children, etc.)*1About problems in my life (continuing studies, seeking
employment, marriage, raising children, etc.)*2About interpersonal relationships among family
members/relatives
About work or interpersonal relationships at my workplace
About relationships with neighbors or the community
About problems in managing my business or family business
Other
I do not know
*1 The answer choice read "About problems in the lives of those in my family (continuing studies, seeking employment, marriage, etc.)" in the July 2016 survey.
*2 The answer choice read "About problems in my life (continuing studies, seeking employment, marriage, etc.)" in the July 2016 survey.
55.4
54.5
42.2
40.4
33.0
29.9
21.6
12.9
12.7
6.9
5.8
1.3
0.2
53.5
52.1
42.1
39.7
32.0
29.7
20.3
12.3
12.2
6.9
6.2
1.0
0.1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
June 2018 （N=3,762, M.T.=316.8%)
June 2017 （N=3,986, M.T.=308.1%)
(%)
For those who responded "I feel worried or anxious" to Q5 (M.A.)
38.9
37.1
57.9
53.5 55.4
41.9
41.3 52.4 52.1
54.5
36.5 35.8
43.2
42.1 42.2
23.5
43.9 39.7 40.4
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
May‐199
2
May‐93
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
Sep.‐200
1
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
About plans for my life after retirement About my health
About the outlook of my future income and assets
About the health of those in my family
For those who responded "I feel worried or anxious" to Q5 (M.A.)
About plans for my life after retirement
About my health
About the health of those in my family
About the outlook of my future income and assets
B. Causes of worries or anxiety
SQ (For 3,762 people who responded “I feel worried or anxious” to Q5) What do you feel worried or anxious about? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(Top 4 Items)
June 2017 June 2018 • About plans for my life after retirement 53.5% → 55.4% • About my health 52.1% → 54.5% ￪ • About the health of those in my family 42.1% → 42.2% • About the outlook of my future income and assets 39.7% → 40.4%
<Reference> Causes of worries or anxiety (Top 4 Items, Time series)
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(6) Amount of free time
Q6 In your everyday life, do you have time to rest and do the things that you like to do, or do you have no time because you are too busy with work, housework, or studies? Please select one answer.
June 2017 June 2018
I have free time (subtotal) 68.6% → 68.3% • I have quite a lot of free time 21.9% → 21.2% • I have some free time 46.7% → 47.0%
I do not have free time (subtotal) 31.2% → 31.5% • I do not really have free time 23.0% → 23.6% • I do not have any free time 8.2% → 7.9%
<Reference> Amount of free time (Time series)
(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
21.2 47.0 23.6 7.9 0.2
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 (%)
20.0
22.2
48.2
46.1
24.4
22.9
7.1
8.5
0.2
0.2
15.3
8.6
6.8
9.2
24.2
43.0
50.5
45.8
46.0
52.3
49.5
42.2
27.9
33.1
35.1
28.7
20.4
10.1
6.3
12.3
12.0
9.6
5.9
4.2
‐
0.1
0.1
0.2
0.1
0.6
I do not really have free time
I have quite a lot of free
I have some free time
I do not have any free time
I have free time (subtotal) 68.3 I do not have free time (subtotal) 31.5
I do not know
53.3
68.0 68.0 68.6 68.3
45.6
31.7 31.2
31.5
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
May‐1991
May‐92
May‐93
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
Sep.‐20
01
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
I have free time
I do not have free time
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18‐29 years old 30‐39 years old 40‐49 years old 50‐59 years old 60‐69 years old 70 years old or above
1stHobbies and
amusements65.0
Family
gatherings52.0
Hobbies and
amusements46.2
Hobbies and
amusements50.3
Hobbies and
amusements50.8
Hobbies and
amusements46.3
2nd
Watching
TV/DVD,
Listening to CDs
44.9Hobbies and
amusements46.2
Family
gatherings45.0
Watching
TV/DVD,
Listening to CDs
45.4
Watching
TV/DVD,
Listening to CDs
45.4
Watching
TV/DVD,
Listening to CDs
40.6
3rd Sleep/rest 41.9
Watching
TV/DVD,
Listening to CDs
43.4 Sleep/rest 40.6Family
gatherings40.9 Sleep/rest 33.6 Sleep/rest 32.3
4th
Using the
Internet and
social media
41.7 Sleep/rest 41.5
Watching
TV/DVD,
Listening to CDs
37.8 Sleep/rest 39.2Family
gatherings32.3
Family
gatherings25.2
(Multiple Answers)
Hobbies and amusements (avocational activities, watching
movies/concert/sports, etc.)
Watching TV/DVD, Listening to CDs etc.
Sleep/rest
Family gatherings
Shopping
Sports (physical exercise, various sports that you do yourself
rather than watch)
Using the Internet and social media
(including e‐mail and watching videos)
Travel
Socializing with friends and boyfriend/girlfriend
Cultural activities, self‐development (learning, etc.)
Social participation (PTA, local events, volunteer activities, etc.)
Other
I do not know
49.3
42.5
37.0
36.7
27.8
22.9
22.1
21.4
18.6
14.2
7.1
1.9
0.7
50.2
42.6
37.3
37.3
28.6
23.2
20.4
21.8
20.4
14.1
7.4
1.7
0.8
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
June 2018 （N=5,969, M.T.=302.2%)
June 2017 （N=6,319, M.T.=305.8%)
(%)
(7) How to spend free time
Q7 Currently, how do you spend your free time? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(Top 4 Items) June 2017 June 2018
• Hobbies and amusements (avocational activities, watching movies/concert/sports, etc.)
50.2% → 49.3%
• Watching TV/DVD, Listening to CDs etc. 42.6% → 42.5% • Sleep/rest 37.3% → 37.0% • Family gatherings 37.3% → 36.7%
How to spend free time by Age group (Top 4 Items)
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18‐29 years old 30‐39 years old 40‐49 years old 50‐59 years old 60‐69 years old 70 years old or above
1st Travel 50.1 Travel 53.5 Travel 55.4 Travel 57.2 Travel 51.9 Travel 31.7
2ndHobbies and
amusements36.9
Hobbies and
amusements37.6
Hobbies and
amusements37.3
Hobbies and
amusements35.2
Hobbies and
amusements31.2
Hobbies and
amusements28.8
3rd Sleep/rest 22.7 Sleep/rest 24.1 Sports 22.9
Cultural
activities, self‐
development
19.5 Sports 15.5 Sleep/rest 14.8
4th Sports 20.1Family
gatherings21.5 Sleep/rest 21.9 Sports 18.2 Sleep/rest 15.3 Sports 12.2
(Multiple Answers)
Travel
Hobbies and amusements (avocational activities, watching
movies/concert/sports, etc.)
Sleep/rest
Sports (physical exercise, various sports that you do yourself
rather than watch)
Cultural activities, self‐development (learning, etc.)
Family gatherings
Shopping
Watching TV/DVD, Listening to CDs etc.
Socializing with friends and boyfriend/girlfriend
Social participation (PTA, local events, volunteer activities, etc.)
Using the Internet and social media
(including e‐mail and watching videos)
Other
I do not know
48.0
33.5
18.3
17.4
15.1
14.1
12.0
10.8
9.5
7.3
5.1
2.8
5.8
47.0
34.8
17.3
18.7
17.8
14.6
11.0
11.2
10.1
7.9
4.8
2.5
5.4
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
June 2018 （N=5,969, M.T.=199.7%)
June 2017 （N=6,319, M.T.=203.3%)
(%)
(8) How to use free time if have more free time
Q8 If you have more free time, how would you like to use it? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(Top 4 Items) June 2017 June 2018
• Travel 47.0% → 48.0% • Hobbies and amusements (avocational activities, watching
movies/concert/sports, etc.) 34.8% → 33.5%
• Sleep/rest 17.3% → 18.3% • Sports (physical exercise, various sports that you do yourself rather than watch)
18.7% → 17.4%
How to use free time if have more free time by Age group (Top 4 Items)
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(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
1.6
13.6 58.0 21.1
4.2
1.4
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100(%)
1.5
1.6
14.2
13.2
54.9
60.7
23.4
19.2
4.6
4.0
1.5
1.3
3.0
1.4
1.0
1.5
1.3
1.9
19.4
13.1
15.6
16.6
12.0
10.4
57.2
64.5
59.6
56.3
55.4
57.3
16.4
18.0
18.9
21.0
25.3
22.2
2.2
2.2
4.1
3.9
4.9
5.7
1.7
0.9
0.8
0.7
1.1
2.6
LowHigh Upper middle MiddleI do not
knowLower middle
Note) The vertical axis of this graph is a logarithmic scale.
0.5
0.2
1.3
1.1
1.6
6.6 6.3
12.9
12.9
14.2 13.6
50.2
50.0 61.3 56.5 58.0
30.3
22.1 22.1
21.7 21.1
8.5 8.8
4.6 5.0 4.2
0.1
1
10
100
Jan.‐19
64
Feb.‐65
Jan.‐66
Feb.‐67
Jan.‐68
Jan.‐69
Jan.‐70
Jan.‐71
Jan.‐72
Feb.‐73
Jan.‐74
Nov.‐74
May‐75
Nov.‐75
May‐76
Nov.‐76
May‐77
May‐78
May‐79
May‐80
May‐81
May‐82
May‐83
May‐84
May‐85
May‐86
May‐87
May‐88
May‐89
May‐90
May‐91
May‐92
May‐93
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
Sep.‐2001
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
Lower middle
Low
Upper middle
High
Middle
(Middle)
(Lower middle)
(Upper middle)
(Low)
(High)
(9) Standard of living
Q9 Compared to the general public, what do you think is the standard of living for your household? Please select one answer.
June 2017 June 2018
• High 1.1% → 1.6% ￪ • Upper Middle 14.2% → 13.6% • Middle 56.5% → 58.0% • Lower Middle 21.7% → 21.1% • Low 5.0% → 4.2% ￬
<Reference> Standard of living (Time series)
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33.7
37.4
6.29.4
9.8
43.040.7
67.265.2
64.4
9.9
5.9
36.9
23.1
23.7
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Jan.‐19
68
Jan.‐69
Jan.‐70
Jan.‐71
Jan.‐72
Feb.‐73
Jan.‐74
Nov.‐74
May‐75
Nov.‐75
May‐76
Nov.‐76
May‐77
May‐78
May‐79
May‐80
May‐81
May‐82
May‐83
May‐84
May‐85
May‐86
May‐87
May‐88
May‐89
May‐90
May‐91
May‐92
May‐93
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
Sep.‐200
1
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
Remain the same
Improve
Decline
(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
9.6
10.0
63.2
65.3
25.1
22.5
2.0
2.2
9.8 64.4 23.7 2.1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 (%)
26.1
22.2
13.2
9.1
4.0
2.1
64.1
67.4
67.7
62.7
59.6
65.5
7.3
8.9
17.8
26.7
34.5
29.0
2.4
1.5
1.3
1.5
1.9
3.5
DeclineImproveI do not knowRemain the same
2. Future Lifestyle
(1) Prospect of future lifestyle
Q10 How do you think the lifestyle of your household will change in the future? Please select one answer.
June 2017 June 2018
• Improve 9.4% → 9.8% • Remain the same 65.2% → 64.4% • Decline 23.1% → 23.7%
<Reference> Prospect of future lifestyle (Time series)
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(Multiple Answers)
Leisure
Assets/Savings
Income/Revenue
Food
Housing
Self‐development and improvement
Durable consumer goods such as automobiles, electrical
appliances, furniture, etc
Clothing
Other
None
I do not know
35.2
31.2
30.0
28.8
23.8
22.0
9.2
6.1
2.0
9.4
1.3
35.0
30.3
29.2
29.6
22.1
22.0
9.0
6.3
2.5
10.0
1.3
0 10 20 30 40 50
June 2018 （N=5,969, M.T.=199.0%)
June 2017 （N=6,319, M.T.=197.3%)
(%)
(2) Points of emphasis in one’s future lifestyle
Q11 Which aspects of your life would you like to put particular effort into from now on? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(Top 4 Items)
June 2017 June 2018 • Leisure 35.0% → 35.2% • Assets/Savings 30.3% → 31.2% • Income/Revenue 29.2% → 30.0% • Food 29.6% → 28.8%
<Reference> Points of emphasis in one’s future lifestyle (Top 4 Items, Time series)
(Multiple Answers)
34.8
33.2
37.7
35.0 35.2
27.927.7
34.3
29.2
30.0
22.8
30.8 29.6
28.8
22.1
33.4 30.3 31.2
10
20
30
40
Sep.‐2001
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
Assets/Savings
Leisure
Income/Revenue
Food
(Leisure)
(Assets/Savings)
(Food)
(Income/Revenue)
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(Note) "Spiritual" → "Since I have attained a degree of material wealth, I would like to focus on spiritual wealth and a relaxed lifestyle from now on."
"Material" → "I would still like to continue placing the focus on attaining material wealth in my life."
37.335.3
64.062.6
61.4
40.041.6
27.3
29.2
30.2
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Jan.‐19
72
Feb.‐73
Jan.‐74
Nov.‐74
May‐75
Nov.‐75
May‐76
Nov.‐76
May‐77
May‐78
May‐79
May‐80
May‐81
May‐82
May‐83
May‐84
May‐85
May‐86
May‐87
May‐88
May‐89
May‐90
May‐91
May‐92
May‐93
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
Spiritual
Material
(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
61.4 7.1 30.2 1.3
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100(%)
58.9
63.6
6.6
7.4
33.5
27.5
0.9
1.5
53.1
54.7
57.7
62.1
67.8
64.1
3.7
4.9
5.1
7.6
7.0
10.1
42.3
39.9
36.6
30.0
24.5
22.7
0.9
0.5
0.7
0.3
0.7
3.1
Neither
Since I have attained a degree of material wealth, I would like to focus on spiritual wealth and a relaxed lifestyle from now on
I would still like to continue placing the focus on attaining material wealth in mlife
I do not know
(3) Preference for material wealth or spiritual wealth
Q12 With regard to material and spiritual wealth in your future lifestyle, which of the following two attitudes is closer to yours?
June 2017 June 2018
• Since I have attained a degree of material wealth, I would like to focus on spiritual wealth and a relaxed lifestyle from now on.
62.6% → 61.4%
• I would still like to continue placing the focus on attaining material wealth in my life.
29.2% → 30.2%
<Reference> Preference for material wealth or spiritual wealth (Time series)
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53.6
26.9
32.7
32.5
27.6
61.0
59.6
60.1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Jan.‐1970
Jan.‐71
Jan.‐72
Feb.‐73
Jan.‐74
Nov.‐74
May‐75
Nov.‐75
May‐76
Nov.‐76
May‐77
May‐78
May‐79
May‐80
May‐81
May‐82
May‐83
May‐84
May‐85
May‐86
May‐87
May‐88
May‐89
May‐90
May‐91
May‐92
May‐93
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
Sep.‐2001
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
Enrich my everyday life and enjoy it
Prepare for my future, such as through savings and investments
(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
32.5 6.7 60.1 0.8
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 (%)
33.6
31.6
6.1
7.2
59.7
60.3
0.6
1.0
50.8
56.9
55.1
41.5
16.5
8.3
4.8
5.1
6.5
7.2
6.6
7.7
44.1
37.4
38.1
50.9
76.5
82.2
0.4
0.5
0.4
0.4
0.4
1.8
Neither
Prepare for my future, such as through savings and investments
Enrich my everyday life and enjoy it
I donot know
(4) Preparing for the future or enriching one’s every life
Q13 Regarding your future lifestyle, would you like to put effort into preparing for your future, such as through savings and investments, or would you like to put effort into enriching your everyday life and enjoying it?
June 2017 June 2018
・Prepare for my future, such as through savings and investments 32.7% → 32.5% ・Enrich my everyday life and enjoy it 59.6% → 60.1%
<Reference> Preparing for the future or enriching one’s everyday life (Time series)
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(Multiple Answers)
A place for family gatherings
A place for resting/healing
A place for strengthening family ties
A place for the mutual growth of parents
and children
A place for nurturing a couple’s love
A place for giving birth to and raising
children
A place for educating children
A place for taking care of parents
Other
I do not know
64.9
64.4
54.3
39.3
29.2
28.4
16.4
14.7
0.6
1.9
65.2
64.0
54.8
37.9
29.7
27.8
16.2
15.1
0.5
2.1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
June 2018 （N=5,969, M.T.=314.0%)
June 2017 （N=6,319, M.T.=313.2%)
(%)
62.559.6
66.565.2 64.9
59.4
54.0
63.7 64.0 64.4
43.6
57.3 54.8
54.3
34.0
40.5
37.9
39.3
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Sep.‐2001
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
A place for resting/healingA place for family gatherings
A place for strengthening family ties
A place for the mutual growth of parents and children
3. Way of Life, Attitudes
(1) Roles of “home”
Q14 What does “home” mean to you? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(Top 4 Items) June 2017 June 2018
• A place for family gatherings 65.2% → 64.9% • A place for resting/healing 64.0% → 64.4% • A place for strengthening family ties 54.8% → 54.3% • A place for the mutual growth of parents and children 37.9% → 39.3%
<Reference> Roles of “home” (Top 4 items, Time series)
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(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
53.9 14.3 8.9 18.6 4.3
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 (%)
54.8
53.1
15.8
13.0
9.9
8.0
16.4
20.5
3.2
5.3
61.1
68.6
69.1
61.0
49.3
34.6
12.3
9.9
12.7
17.1
15.9
15.0
13.0
9.3
7.8
7.6
8.9
8.9
12.5
11.5
9.6
12.5
22.2
30.3
1.1
0.7
0.8
1.9
3.7
11.1
I work to earn money
I work to demonstrate my talents and capabilities
I work to find my purpose
I do notknow
I work to fulfill my responsibility as a member of society
(2) Objective for working
Q15 What are your objectives for working? Please select one answer that is closest to your attitude.
June 2017 June 2018 • I work to earn money 53.4% → 53.9% • I work to fulfill my responsibility as a member of society 14.2% → 14.3% • I work to demonstrate my talents and capabilities 9.0% → 8.9% • I work to find my purpose in life 18.4% → 18.6%
<Reference> Objectives for working (Time series)
49.5
53.7
48.2
53.7
53.4 53.9
10.0 16.1 14.2
14.3
9.0 10.7 7.6 9.0
8.9
24.4 19.8 19.8
18.4 18.6
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Sep.‐20
01
June
‐02
June
‐03
June
‐04
June
‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June
‐08
June
‐09
June
‐10
Oct.‐11
June
‐12
June
‐13
June
‐14
June
‐15
July‐16
June
‐17
June
‐18
(%)
I work to fulfill my responsibility as a member of society
I work to earn money
I work to demonstrate my talents and capabilities
I work to find my purpose in life
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(Multiple Answers)
A job that provides stable income
A job that I enjoy working
A job that balanced with private life
A job that allows me to apply my specialized
knowledge and capabilities
A job where I do not have to worry about
damaging my health
A job where I can be serve and be useful to
society
A job that I do not have to worry about losing
A job that commands a high income
Other
I do not know
59.2
57.8
44.4
38.0
31.7
28.4
22.9
19.2
0.2
2.7
59.7
60.1
※
41.0
32.6
29.2
23.9
17.7
0.3
2.6
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
June 2018 （N=5,969, M.T.=304.6%)
June 2017 （N=6,319, M.T.=267.0%)
(%)
(3) Ideal jobs
Q16 There are various types of jobs in the world. What kind of job is ideal for you? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(Top 4 Items)
June 2017 June 2018 • A job that provides stable income 59.7% → 59.2% • A job that I enjoy working 60.1% → 57.8% ￬ • A job that balanced with private life ※ 44.4% • A job that allows me to apply my specialized knowledge and capabilities 41.0% → 38.0% ￬
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1 The answer choice read "increase my income even if the amount of free time remain the same" until December 1999 survey.2 The answer choice read "increase the amount of free time even if my income time remain the same" until December 1999 survey.
28.9 28.7
38.4
35.8 34.4
16.7
22.1
11.7
16.7 17.2
51.2
53.3
43.946.3
47.0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
May‐1993
May‐94
May‐95
July‐96
May‐97
Dec.‐99
Sep.‐2001
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
Increase my income*1
Increase the amount of free time *2
Neither
(Number of respondents)
Total ( 5,969 )
[By Sex] Male ( 2,740 )
Female ( 3,229 )
[By Age Group] 18 ‐ 29 ( 463 )
30 ‐ 39 ( 740 )
40 ‐ 49 ( 1,006 )
50 ‐ 59 ( 961 )
60 ‐ 69 ( 1,207 )
70 or above ( 1,592 )
34.4 17.2 47.0 1.4
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 (%)
36.7
32.4
14.1
19.7
48.1
46.1
1.1
1.8
39.3
32.7
34.4
38.8
39.4
27.3
6.0
8.0
10.8
12.8
15.4
32.6
53.6
58.9
54.8
48.2
44.2
36.2
1.1
0.4
‐
0.2
1.1
4.0
Increase the amountof free time
Increase my incomeNeither I do not know
(4) Attitude towards income and free time
Q17 With regard to your income and free time, would you like to increase the amount of free time you have, or would you like to increase your income?
June 2017 June 2018
• Increase the amount of free time 35.8% → 34.4% • Increase my income 46.3% → 47.0% • Neither 16.7% → 17.2%
<Reference> Attitude towards income and free time (Time series)
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18‐29 years old 30‐39 years old 40‐49 years old 50‐59 years old 60‐69 years old 70 years old or above
1stEconomic
measures55.3
Economic
measures62.4
Development of
social security such
as healthcare,
pensions, etc.
64.7
Development of
social security such
as healthcare,
pensions, etc.
67.0
Development of
social security such
as healthcare,
pensions, etc.
70.3
Development of
social security such
as healthcare,
pensions, etc.
63.8
2nd
Development of
social security such
as healthcare,
pensions, etc.
51.8
Development of
social security such
as healthcare,
pensions, etc.
61.9Economic
measures57.1
Measures to
counter aging
society
57.3
Measures to
counter aging
society
56.3
Measures to
counter aging
society
54.0
3rd
Dealing with
employment/
labor issues
48.8Measures to
counter aging
society
46.5Measures to
counter aging
society
49.0Economic
measures57.2
Economic
measures48.1
Economic
measures37.6
4. Requests to the Government
Q18 Which aspects do you think the government should put more effort into? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(Top 3 Items)
June 2017 June 2018 • Development of social security such as healthcare, pensions, etc. 65.1% → 64.6% • Measures to counter aging society 51.1% → 52.4% • Economic measures 51.1% → 50.6%
Requests to the government by Age Group (Top 3 item)
<Reference> Requests to the government (Top 3item, Time Series)
(Multiple Answers)
1 The answer choice read "Structral reform of social welfare such as healthcare, pentions, etc." until June 2009 survey.
55.3
72.8
65.1 64.6 63.2
49.6
69.3
50.6
42.8
58.1
51.1
52.4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Sep.‐20
01
June‐02
June‐03
June‐04
June‐05
Oct.‐06
July‐07
June‐08
June‐09
June‐10
Oct.‐11
June‐12
June‐13
June‐14
June‐15
July‐16
June‐17
June‐18
(%)
Development of social security such as healthcare, pensions, etc. *1
Measures to counter aging society
Economic measures
Development of social security such as healthcare, pensions, etc.
Measures to counter aging society
Economic measures
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(Multiple Answers)
Development of social security such as healthcare,
pensions, etc.
Measures to counter aging society
Economic measures
Dealing with employment/labor issues
Measures to counter declining birthrate
Price measures
Defense/Security
Tax reform
Diplomacy/International cooperation
Disaster prevention
Promotion of education/Development of youth
Public order
Protection of natural environment/Conservation of Earth’s
environment/Pollution measures
Resource/Energy measures
Reconstruction in the aftermath of the Great East Japan
Earthquake
Promotion of fiscal consolidation
Dealing with the accident at TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi
Nuclear Power Station
Administrative reform
Revitalization of local communities
Development of housing/public facilities/public transport
Dealing with consumer problems
Traffic safety measures
Measures for SMEs
Promotion of decentralization of power
Suicide prevention measures
Promotion of culture/sports
Promotion of science and technology
Measures for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries
Promotion of gender equality
Deregulation/Development of new industries
Promotion of civic action
Other
None/I do not know
64.6
52.4
50.6
36.7
36.3
34.3
32.8
31.6
30.3
28.3
27.5
26.6
25.5
24.8
22.8
21.8
21.6
20.9
20.4
19.7
15.4
14.9
12.9
12.2
11.6
11.3
11.3
10.5
10.0
8.6
8.1
1.2
3.4
65.1
51.1
51.1
37.3
35.1
32.6
36.2
28.0
27.5
25.9
27.0
26.7
25.8
23.3
24.1
19.0
24.0
18.6
21.2
17.7
14.4
13.1
13.7
12.0
10.4
11.2
10.9
11.0
9.3
9.2
7.4
1.3
3.6
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
June 2018 （N=5,969, M.T.=761.0%)
June 2017 （N=6,319, M.T.=744.8%)
(%)
Requests to the government
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Public Opinion Survey on the Life of the People
June 2018 (N=5,969) The following questions relate to your (your household’s) current lifestyle.
Q1 [Response Sheet 1] How would you describe the lifestyle of your household compared to this time last year? Please select one answer.
( 7.2) (a) Improved
( 78.7) (b) Remained the same
( 13.8) (c) Declined
( 0.3) I do not know Q2 [Response Sheet 2] Overall, how satisfied are you with your current lifestyle? Please select one answer.
( 12.2) (a) Satisfied
( 62.5) (b) Somewhat satisfied
( 19.5) (c) Somewhat dissatisfied
( 4.8) (d) Dissatisfied
( 0.8) Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
( 0.2) I do not know Q3 [Response Sheet 3] How satisfied are you with the following aspects of your life?
Please select one answer from (a) to (d) for each aspect from (1) to (7).
(a) (b) (c) (d) Satisfied Somewhat
satisfied Somewhat
dissatisfied Dissatisfied Neither
satisfied nor dissatisfied
I do not know
(1) Income / Revenue ( 8.6) … (42.8) … (34.6) … (11.8) … ( 1.4) … ( 0.7)
(2) Assets/Savings ( 5.8) … (38.9) … (38.1) … (14.1) … ( 1.8) … ( 1.3)
(3) Durable consumer goods such as automobiles, electrical appliances, furniture, etc.
(14.4) … (62.9) … (16.8) … ( 3.8) … ( 1.4) … ( 0.7)
(4) Food (24.2) … (64.6) … ( 8.4) … ( 2.0) … ( 0.6) … ( 0.2)
(5) Housing (24.3) … (58.1) … (13.7) … ( 3.0) … ( 0.6) … ( 0.3)
(6) Self-development and improvement
( 8.8) … (53.6) … (26.2) … ( 5.1) … ( 4.5) … ( 1.9)
(7) Leisure (12.5) … (51.1) … (25.1) … ( 8.3) … ( 2.3) … ( 0.6)
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Q4 [Response Sheet 4] How fulfilling do you think is your everyday life? Please select one answer.
( 12.6) (a) Very fulfilling
( 61.2) (b) Somewhat fulfilling
( 19.5) (c) Somewhat unfulfilling
( 5.2) (d) Mostly (entirely) unfulfilling
( 1.2) Neither fulfilling nor unfulfilling
( 0.5) I do not know
(For those who responded "a. Very fulfilling", "b. Somewhat fulfilling", "c. Somewhat unfulfilling", "Neither fulfilling nor unfulfilling" in Q4)
SQ [Response Sheet 5] When do you feel that your everyday life is fulfilling? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(N=5,634)
( 30.1) (a) When I am dedicated to work
( 13.6) (b) When I am immersed in studies or self-improvement
( 42.6) (c) When I am passionate about my hobbies or sports
( 47.6) (d) When I am resting in a calm and relaxed manner
( 50.1) (e) During family gatherings
( 41.4) (f) When I meet and chat with friends or acquaintances
( 8.5) (g) When I am engaged in community service or social activities
( 0.9) Other ( )
( 1.2) I do not know
(M.T.=235.9) (For all respondents) Q5 Do you feel worried or anxious in your everyday life, or do you not have any worries or anxieties?
( 63.0) I feel worried or anxious
( 36.2) I do not feel worried or anxious
( 0.8) I do not know
(For those who responded "I feel worried or anxious " in Q5) SQ [Response Sheet 6] What do you feel worried or anxious about? Please select all applicable answers. (N=3,762) (M.A.)
( 54.5) (a) About my health
( 42.2) (b) About the health of those in my family
( 21.6) (c) About problems in my life (continuing studies, seeking employment, marriage, raising children, etc.)
( 29.9) (d) About problems in the lives of those in my family (continuing studies, seeking employment, marriage, raising children, etc.)
( 33.0) (e) About my current income and assets
( 40.4) (f) About the outlook of my future income and assets
( 55.4) (g) About plans for my life after retirement
( 12.9) (h) About interpersonal relationships among family members/relatives
( 6.9) (i) About relationships with neighbors or the community
( 12.7) (j) About work or interpersonal relationships at my workplace
( 5.8) (k) About problems in managing my business or family business
( 1.3) Other ( )
( 0.2) I do not know
(M.T.=316.8)
(To Q5.)
(To Q6.)
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(For all respondents) Q6 [Response Sheet 7] In your everyday life, do you have time to rest and do the things that you like to do,
or do you have no time because you are too busy with work, housework, or studies? Please select one answer.
( 21.2) (a) I have quite a lot of free time
( 47.0) (b) I have some free time
( 23.6) (c) I do not really have free time
( 7.9) (d) I do not have any free time
( 0.2) I do not know
Q7 [Response Sheet 8] Currently, how do you spend your free time? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
( 49.3) (a) Hobbies and amusements (avocational activities, watching movies/concert/sports, etc.)
( 14.2) (b) Cultural activities, self-development (learning, etc.)
( 22.9) (c) Sports (physical exercise, various sports that you do yourself rather than watch)
( 27.8) (d) Shopping
( 21.4) (e) Travel
( 42.5) (f) Watching TV/DVD, Listening to CDs etc.
( 22.1) (g) Using the Internet and social media (including e-mail and watching videos)
( 36.7) (h) Family gatherings
( 18.6) (i) Socializing with friends and boyfriend/girlfriend
( 7.1) (j) Social participation (PTA, local events, volunteer activities, etc.)
( 37.0) (k) Sleep/rest
( 1.9) Other ( )
( 0.7) I do not know
(M.T.=302.2) Q8 [Response Sheet 8] If you have more free time, how would you like to use it?
Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
( 33.5) (a) Hobbies and amusements (avocational activities, watching movies/concert/sports, etc.)
( 15.1) (b) Cultural activities, self-development (learning, etc.)
( 17.4) (c) Sports (physical exercise, various sports that you do yourself rather than watch)
( 12.0) (d) Shopping
( 48.0) (e) Travel
( 10.8) (f) Watching TV/DVD, Listening to CDs etc.
( 5.1) (g) Using the Internet and social media (including e-mail and watching videos)
( 14.1) (h) Family gatherings
( 9.5) (i) Socializing with friends and boyfriend/girlfriend
( 7.3) (j) Social participation (PTA, local events, volunteer activities, etc.)
( 18.3) (k) Sleep/rest
( 2.8) Other ( )
( 5.8) I do not know
(M.T.=199.7)
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Q9 [Response Sheet 9] Compared to the general public, what do you think is the standard of living for your household? Please select one answer.
( 1.6) (a) High
( 13.6) (b) Upper middle
( 58.0) (c) Middle
( 21.1) (d) Lower middle
( 4.2) (e) Low
( 1.4) I do not know
The following questions relate to your (your household’s) future lifestyle.
Q10 [Response Sheet 10] How do you think the lifestyle of your household will change in the future? Please select one answer.
( 9.8) (a) Improve
( 64.4) (b) Remain the same
( 23.7) (c) Decline
( 2.1) I do not know Q11 [Response Sheet 11] Which aspects of your life would you like to put particular effort into from now on?
Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
( 28.8) (a) Food
( 6.1) (b) Clothing
( 9.2) (c) Durable consumer goods such as automobiles, electrical appliances, furniture, etc.
( 23.8) (d) Housing
( 35.2) (e) Leisure
( 22.0) (f) Self-development and improvement
( 30.0) (g) Income/Revenue
( 31.2) (h) Assets/Savings
( 2.0) Other ( )
( 9.4) None
( 1.3) I do not know
(M.T.=199.0) Q12 [Response Sheet 12] With regard to material and spiritual wealth in your future lifestyle, which of
the following two attitudes is closer to yours?
( 61.4) (a) Since I have attained a degree of material wealth, I would like to focus on spiritual
wealth and a relaxed lifestyle from now on
( 30.2) (b) I would still like to continue placing the focus on attaining material wealth in my life
( 7.1) Neither
( 1.3) I do not know
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Q13 [Response Sheet 13] Regarding your future lifestyle, would you like to put effort into preparing for your future, such as through savings and investments, or would you like to put effort into enriching your everyday life and enjoying it?
( 32.5) (a) Prepare for my future, such as through savings and investments
( 60.1) (b) Enrich my everyday life and enjoy it
( 6.7) Neither
( 0.8) I do not know
The following questions relate to your own way of life and way of thinking.
Q14 [Response Sheet 14] What does “home” mean to you? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
( 64.9) (a) A place for family gatherings
( 28.4) (b) A place for giving birth to and raising children
( 16.4) (c) A place for educating children
( 14.7) (d) A place for taking care of parents
( 29.2) (e) A place for nurturing a couple’s love
( 64.4) (f) A place for resting/healing
( 39.3) (g) A place for the mutual growth of parents and children
( 54.3) (h) A place for strengthening family ties
( 0.6) Other ( )
( 1.9) I do not know
(M.T.=314.0) Q15 [Response Sheet 15] What are your objectives for working?
Please select one answer that is closest to your attitude.
( 53.9) (a) I work to earn money
( 14.3) (b) I work to fulfill my responsibility as a member of society
( 8.9) (c) I work to demonstrate my talents and capabilities
( 18.6) (d) I work to find my purpose in life
( 4.3) I do not know Q16 [Response Sheet 16] There are various types of jobs in the world. What kind of job is ideal for you?
Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
( 59.2) (a) A job that provides stable income
( 22.9) (b) A job that I do not have to worry about losing
( 38.0) (c) A job that allows me to apply my specialized knowledge and capabilities
( 28.4) (d) A job where I can be serve and be useful to society
( 19.2) (e) A job that commands a high income
( 57.8) (f) A job that I enjoy working
( 31.7) (g) A job where I do not have to worry about damaging my health
( 44.4) (h) A job that balanced with private life
( 0.2) Other ( )
( 2.7) I do not know
(M.T.=304.6)
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Q17 [Response Sheet 17] With regard to your income and free time, would you like to increase the amount of free time you have, or would you like to increase your income?
( 34.4) (a) Increase the amount of free time
( 47.0) (b) Increase my income
( 17.2) Neither
( 1.4) I do not know
The following relates to your requests to the government.
Q18 [Response Sheet 18] Which aspects do you think the government should put more effort into? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
( 30.3) (a) Diplomacy/International cooperation
( 32.8) (b) Defense/Security
( 20.9) (c) Administrative reform
( 12.2) (d) Promotion of decentralization of power
( 21.8) (e) Promotion of fiscal consolidation
( 34.3) (f) Price measures
( 50.6) (g) Economic measures
( 8.6) (h) Deregulation/Development of new industries
( 36.7) (i) Dealing with employment/labor issues
( 64.6) (j) Development of social security such as healthcare, pensions, etc.
( 27.5) (k) Promotion of education/Development of youth
( 11.3) (l) Promotion of culture/sports
( 11.3) (m) Promotion of science and technology
( 25.5) (n) Protection of natural environment/Conservation of Earth’s environment/Pollution measures
( 19.7) (o) Development of housing/public facilities/public transport
( 31.6) (p) Tax reform
( 15.4) (q) Dealing with consumer problems
( 28.3) (r) Disaster prevention
( 26.6) (s) Public order
( 11.6) (t) Suicide prevention measures
( 14.9) (u) Traffic safety measures
( 36.3) (v) Measures to counter declining birthrate
( 52.4) (w) Measures to counter aging society
( 10.0) (x) Promotion of gender equality
( 12.9) (y) Measures for SMEs
( 10.5) (z) Measures for agriculture, forestry, and fisheries
( 20.4) (aa) Revitalization of local communities
( 8.1) (ab) Promotion of civic action
( 24.8) (ac) Resource/Energy measures
( 22.8) (ad) Reconstruction in the aftermath of the Great East Japan Earthquake
( 21.6) (ae) Dealing with the accident at TEPCO Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station
( 1.2) Other ( )
( 3.4) None/I do not know
(M.T.=761.0)
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<<Respondent’s Profile>>
Finally, please provide us with the following information about yourself, in order to facilitate the statistical analysis of your responses.
F1 [Sex]
( 45.9) Male
( 54.1) Female F2 [Age] How old are you?
( 1.3) 18 - 19 ( 8.4) 40 - 44 ( 11.4)65 - 69
( 2.5) 20 - 24 ( 8.4) 45 - 49 ( 10.0)70 - 74
( 4.0) 25 - 29 ( 8.3) 50 - 54 ( 8.2)75 - 79
( 5.3) 30 - 34 ( 7.8) 55 - 59 ( 8.5)80 or above
( 7.1) 35 - 39 ( 8.8) 60 - 64 F3 [Employment status][Response Sheet 19] Which of the following applies to your employment status?
( 51.3) (a) Employed (including executive officer)
( 7.6) (b) Self-employed (including home-based work)
( 2.1) (c) Family worker
( 39.0) (d) Unemployed (including homemaker, student) (For those who responded "a. Employed (including
executive officer)", "b. Self-employed (including home-based work)", "c. Family worker" in F3)
SQ-a [Occupation] What is your occupation? (Write down specific details, and circle the
applicable job category below.) (N=3,641)
( 7.6) Administrative or Managerial Worker ( 19.5) Professional or Technical Worker ( 18.5) Clerical Worker ( 26.2) Sales, Service, or Security Worker ( 4.0) Agriculture, Forestry, or Fishery Worker ( 24.0) Production, Transportation, Construction or
Related Worker ( 0.3) No response
(For those who responded "d. Unemployed (including homemaker, student)" in F3)
SQ-b [Homemaker, student, other unemployed]
[Response Sheet 20] Which of the following is applicable to you?
(N=2,328)
( 47.6) Housewife ( 2.2) Househusband ( 4.1) Student ( 46.0) Other ( 0.0) No response
(For those who responded "a. Employed (including executive officer)" in F3)
SQ-c [Type of Employment][Response Sheet 21] Which of the following is applicable to you? (N=3,060)
( 5.8) (a) Executive officer ( 58.3) (b) Regular staff/employee ( 35.6) (c) Non-regular staff/employee (including
contract staff and staff dispatched from worker dispatching agencies)
( 0.3) No response
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(For all respondents) F4 [Household][Response Sheet 22] Which of the following categories is applicable to your household?
( 11.4) (a) One-person household
( 25.7) (b) One-generation household (married couple only)
( 50.5) (c) Two-generation household (parents and child/children)
( 10.8) (d) Three-generation household (parents, child/children, and grandchild/grandchildren)
( 1.6) (e) Other household types
( 0.0) No response F5 [Marital status][Response Sheet 23] Are you married? Please select one answer.
( 72.0) (a) Married (with spouse)
( 13.5) (b) Married (divorced/widowed)
( 14.4) (c) Unmarried F6 [With/Without child/children] Do you have any children? Please include grown child/children or
child/children who do not live with you.
(77.4) I have a child/children (22.5) I do not have any children (0.1) No response (For those who responded “I have a child/children” in F6)
SQ [Response Sheet 24][Growth stages of the child/children] Which growth stage is your child/children in?
Please choose the answers applicable to all your children.（M.A.）
(N=4,622)
( 12.7) (a) Baby, infant, or preschooler
( 12.9) (b) Elementary school student
( 8.0) (c) Middle school student
( 8.3) (d) High school student
( 9.0) (e) College, postgraduate, junior college, or vocational school student
( 68.5) (f) Has already completed his/her schooling
( 0.1) Other ( )
( 0.2) No response
(M.T.=119.6)
(To F7.)
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(For all respondents) F7 [Type of housing] [Response Sheet 25]
Which of the following is applicable to the type of housing that you currently live in?
( 81.7) (a) Owned house
( 14.1) (b) Rented house owned privately
( 2.2) (c) Rented house owned by local government or Urban Renaissance Agency (UR)
( 1.4) (d) Issued houses
( 0.5) Other
( 0.1) I do not know
SQ [Type of Building] (Survey officer's judgment)
( 82.0) (a) House
( 17.7) (b) Apartments (including Tenement house or Terrace houses)
( 0.3) Other (including apartments of a factory or office classified as dwelling quarters) F8 [Response Sheet 26] [Source of information on social trend]
What are the sources you use to obtain information on social trend?
Please choose all applicable answers.（M.A.）
( 89.6) (a) Television
( 17.1) (b) Radio
( 56.9) (c) Newspaper
( 13.4) (d) Books and magazines
( 55.7) (e) Internet (other than (f))
( 12.4) (f) SNS (Twitter, Facebook, etc.)
( 30.6) (g) Family, friends and acquaintances
( 0.3) Other ( )
( 0.1) I do not know
(M.T.=276.1)