The most common activity shared between married couples in Japan was eating dinner together in the evenings, as reported by almost 89.1 percent of married women surveyed in July 2022. In contrast, showing physical affection was an activity common among less than half of the respondents and their spouses. Sexual intercourse between married couples in Japan had the lowest share, with under 25 percent of female respondents claiming to be regularly involved in sexual activities with their husbands.
Most common activities among married couples in Japan as of July 2022
Original question: "We would like to ask about your communication as a couple. Please answer A to K regarding your situation in the past year."
Respondents were asked to select between "often", "sometimes", "rarely", and "never" for each item.
Figures represent the share of respondents who selected "often" and "sometimes".
Questionnaires were distributed to respondents during individual visits and, in exceptional cases, mailed to absent households. Completed questionnaires were collected in person or submitted by mail or via the online survey system of the government.
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National Institute of Population and Social Security Research. (August 22, 2023). Most common activities among married couples in Japan as of July 2022 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1077033/japan-common-activities-married-couples/
National Institute of Population and Social Security Research. "Most common activities among married couples in Japan as of July 2022." Chart. August 22, 2023. Statista. Accessed December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1077033/japan-common-activities-married-couples/
National Institute of Population and Social Security Research. (2023). Most common activities among married couples in Japan as of July 2022. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1077033/japan-common-activities-married-couples/
National Institute of Population and Social Security Research. "Most Common Activities among Married Couples in Japan as of July 2022." Statista, Statista Inc., 22 Aug 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1077033/japan-common-activities-married-couples/
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