NQ 96株式会社LIFULL2026年5月20日
A survey by LIFULL Kaigo shows a significant and growing trend of single elderly individuals ('ohitorisama') proactively searching for senior living facilities. This group now accounts for about 30% of inquiries. They typically start their search earlier (40% by their 70s), while still healthy (60% are 'independent'), are more than twice as likely to inquire themselves, and tend to consider higher-priced facilities compared to seniors living with their children.
NQ 95株式会社シンクロ・フード2026年5月20日
A survey of 207 Japanese restaurant operators conducted by Synchro Food reveals that 76% view no-shows and last-minute cancellations as a significant problem. The average financial loss per incident is ¥80,000 for 10.5 people, with the worst case being a ¥800,000 loss. Despite having cancellation policies, nearly half of the restaurants (48.3%) fail to collect fees adequately, highlighting a major operational and financial challenge for the industry.
NQ 95株式会社ハルメクホールディングス2026年5月20日
A joint survey by HALMEK up and Ikikata Jozu Research Institute of 418 women (40-65 years old) found that 91.6% face hair issues during the rainy season, primarily unruliness (46.4%), frizz, and prominent gray hairs. These concerns are exacerbated by age-related changes in hair texture. The study highlights that hair condition impacts the desire to go out for 62.4% of respondents, leading them to use countermeasures like styling products and hair arrangements.
NQ 95株式会社アイリッジ2026年5月20日
A survey of 257 individuals by iRidge found a growing preference for app-based membership cards. However, it also highlighted increasing user intolerance for poor app performance, with slow startup speeds and complex operations leading to nearly half of uninstalls. The most significant year-over-year increase in user complaints was payment and point-related errors at the register, indicating new UX challenges as app usage becomes more widespread.
NQ 95株式会社ALL CONNECT2026年5月20日
A survey of 500 users of home routers like SoftBank Air and WiMAX, conducted by ALL CONNECT, reveals significant user dissatisfaction. 59.2% of users experience speed throttling, especially during nighttime peak hours. Furthermore, 55% of users did not fully understand the conditions of their 'unlimited data' plans upon signing up, leading to unmet expectations, with the most common complaint being 'slower speeds than expected'.
NQ 92株式会社AlbaLink（アルバリンク）2026年5月20日
A survey by AlbaLink of 246 individuals with experience leaving homes vacant found that the main problems encountered were increased maintenance costs and neighbor disputes. The most common regret was not managing the property properly from the beginning, highlighting the importance of early and consistent upkeep to avoid compounding financial, social, and logistical burdens.
NQ 92XMile株式会社2026年5月20日
A survey of 100 Japanese manufacturing procurement managers by X Mile Inc. reveals that 94% are impacted or concerned by the Iran situation. Key issues include rising material costs (51% already affected), delivery delays (nearly 60% expect them), and a potential halt in receiving orders for their own products (around 60%). Petrochemicals, logistics, and steel products are the most affected procurement items.
NQ 92アイブリッジ株式会社2026年5月20日
A survey of 1,000 Japanese adults reveals a polarized view of theme parks. While Tokyo Disneyland is the most visited and highest-rated park, a significant 94.1% of non-visitors express no interest in going. Ghibli Park is the most anticipated future destination, and Universal Studios Japan (USJ) successfully attracts both Disney veterans and newcomers. The study also identifies clear preference divides based on gender (atmosphere vs. attractions) and age (recent activity vs. distant memory).
NQ 92株式会社Hiraku agent2026年5月20日
A survey by Hiraku agent of 1,010 game engineers using AI reveals high optimism. Most see AI as a career opportunity, not a threat. They believe AI will automate routine tasks like debugging, while human skills like leadership, ethical judgment, and communication will become more crucial. Consequently, over 90% of engineers prioritize a company's proactive AI adoption when considering job changes, viewing it as essential for their career growth and market value.
NQ 92レバレジーズ株式会社2026年5月20日
A survey of 443 employees with disabilities found that 50.6% use AI at work. While nearly 90% report positive impacts like increased efficiency and reduced psychological stress, about 50% are anxious about job replacement and rising skill requirements.
NQ 92株式会社ナック2026年5月20日
A survey of 500 labor managers by NAC Co., Ltd. one year after the enforcement of the revised Industrial Safety and Health Act shows high awareness (86.4%) of mandatory heatstroke prevention. However, it reveals significant gaps in understanding and implementation, with 20% unaware of penalties and 30% having taken no new actions, highlighting a corporate dilemma between recognizing the importance of measures like hydration and actually implementing them.
NQ 92株式会社キーウォーカー2026年5月20日
A survey of 1,005 executives and DX/data employees by Keywalker Inc. found that approximately 90% of companies lack a fully developed data infrastructure. This leads to slow data retrieval for management (60% take hours to days) and a significant manual workload for frontline staff (80% feel burdened), with key obstacles being scattered data and shortages of resources and skills.
NQ 92株式会社NEXER(ネクサー)2026年5月20日
A survey of 300 parents in Japan found that 59.3% let their children handle home learning on their own. For parents who are involved, the top challenge is 'becoming emotional' (31.9%). The most effective support strategies were 'setting clear goals' (24.5%), 'fixing study times' (21.3%), and 'improving the study environment' (20.2%).
NQ 88株式会社アスマーク2026年5月20日
A survey of 10,000 employed individuals by Asmarq's Humap service found that 11.9% (1 in 8) have witnessed colleagues engaging in customer harassment towards business partners (BtoB). The rate is significantly higher among managers (27.4%), and 34.8% of witnesses take no action, often due to a sense of futility.
NQ 88心幸ホールディングス株式会社2026年5月20日
A survey of 111 HR/GA managers by Shinko Holdings found that product customization is the top priority (60.4%) when selecting an in-company store. 98.2% of managers deem customization important, with the primary reason being to support night and shift workers (71.6%). There is also strong demand (89.2%) for non-food daily necessities, indicating the evolving role of these stores as a comprehensive employee support system.
NQ 88株式会社NEXER(ネクサー)2026年5月20日
A survey of 200 women in their 20s to 50s, conducted by NEXER Inc. and Fitcrew Inc., found that 48.5% have experienced physical changes due to life events. The top complaints include a slower metabolism and abdominal weight gain. Despite this, 60.8% of this group have not taken any action, primarily due to a lack of time or not knowing what to do.
NQ 85株式会社ペライチ2026年5月20日
A survey of Peraichi users revealed that while 70% of small business owners use generative AI frequently, 36.5% of these regular users fail to apply it to their website operations. The primary barriers are difficulty with prompting and concerns about content accuracy. In response, Peraichi is promoting its 'Rakusul Homepage' service and a free SEO diagnosis tool to bridge this implementation gap.
NQ 78Zenken株式会社2026年5月20日
Zenken Inc.'s job site 'Bi-Pro' released a survey for April 2026 on starting salaries in the Tokyo beauty industry. The findings show that average starting salaries for full-time and part-time hairdressers, estheticians, nail artists, and eyelash artists all surpassed the Tokyo minimum wage of 1,226 yen/hour.