According to a survey conducted in February 2023 in Japan, close to 30 percent of respondents reported an increase in online purchases since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Around 3.4 percent stated that they purchased a lot more online compared to their shopping behavior prior to the pandemic.
As the Japanese government asked citizens to practice self-restraint and remain at home following the global outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, online retail emerged as a popular alternative to in-store retail. While restrictions have been lifted since then, a share of users continued the use of online shopping services.
Impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the online purchase behavior of consumers in Japan as of February 2023
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Planet, Inc.. (April 14, 2023). Impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the online purchase behavior of consumers in Japan as of February 2023 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved April 02, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1127680/japan-online-purchase-behavior-covid-19/
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