Home journey was the most-enjoyed leisure exercise final yr in Japan, however the proportion of people that took journeys was nonetheless under the extent seen the yr earlier than restrictions had been imposed within the nation as a result of outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, in line with a survey by a Tokyo-based nonprofit.
The share of people that traveled and went sightseeing, together with on day journeys, a number of occasions rose 5.9 share factors from 2022 to 48.7 p.c, turning into essentially the most loved leisure exercise for the second consecutive yr, the Japan Productiveness Middle stated.
Whereas the rise may be attributed to Japan downgrading the authorized standing of the coronavirus to the identical class as seasonal flu in Could final yr, the determine was nonetheless decrease than the 54.three p.c seen in 2019 earlier than the pandemic.
Photograph taken on Dec. 29, 2023 reveals folks on the home terminal of Tokyo's Haneda Airport. (Editorial use solely) (Kyodo)
“There could also be some folks, particularly the aged, who’re nonetheless apprehensive about coronavirus infections,” stated an official on the middle.
The typical annual price range for home journey in 2023 was round 133,000 yen ($865), up about 30,000 yen from the earlier yr, probably because of rising lodging and meal charges amid rising inflation within the nation.
Consuming out got here in second at 39.2 p.c, up two spots from the earlier yr, seemingly reflecting the fading affect of the pandemic on folks's lives, in line with the middle's preliminary “Leisure White Paper 2024” launched on July 22.
Watching movies got here in third at 37.zero p.c, adopted by studying at 36.three p.c and listening to music at 34.5 p.c, demonstrating the recognition of actions that may be achieved indoors.
The web survey was carried out in February and acquired legitimate responses from three,303 folks aged 15 to 79.
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