■ Survey on Remote Work and Noise While the absence of commuting is a major advantage of remote work, allowing people to work at their own pace, it also brings new noise-related concerns different from the office. Sounds from outside, such as construction noise, or everyday sounds from neighboring rooms, children's voices, and family conversations can be bothersome at home. So, how many people are actually troubled by noise while working remotely? To find out, we conducted a survey on "Remote Work and Noise" in collaboration with Koshou Co., Ltd., targeting 100 men and women nationwide who had previously answered that they had experience with remote work. *When quoting from this press release, please adhere to the following: - State that the source is a "Survey by NEXER Group Inc. and Koshou Co., Ltd." - Include a link to Koshou Co., Ltd. (https://bouon-kosho.co.jp/) Survey Overview: "Remote Work and Noise Survey" Survey Method: Internet-based questionnaire Survey Period: June 5, 2026 - June 12, 2026 Target Audience: Men and women nationwide who answered that they had experience with remote work in a preliminary survey. Valid Responses: 100 samples Questions: Question 1: Have you ever been troubled by noise while working remotely? Question 2: What kind of noise troubled you? (Multiple selections allowed) Question 3: Have you ever been concerned about the sounds around you during an online meeting while working remotely? Question 4: In what situations did you feel concerned? Question 5: Do you think soundproofing would be "nice to have" in your remote work environment? Question 6: Please tell us the reason. *Note: Due to rounding to the second decimal place, the total may not add up to 100%. ■ 28.0% Responded They Have Been "Troubled by Noise" While Working Remotely First, we asked if people had ever been troubled by noise while working remotely. The results showed that 9.0% answered "often" and 19.0% answered "sometimes," totaling 28.0% who have experienced trouble