Benefits of eating together in Japan 2020

Published by C. Diep, May 30, 2022
According to a survey conducted in 2020 in Japan, more than 84 percent of respondents ate meals with other people because it was an opportunity to increase conversations and communication with others. While the majority saw benefits in eating with family and acquaintances, only 1.4 percent did not consider it beneficial to share meals.

Leading reasons for eating meals with other people in Japan as of 2020

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Statistic: Leading reasons for eating meals with other people in Japan as of 2020

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Release date

January 2021

Region

Japan

Survey time period

September 17 to November 1, 2020

Number of respondents

1,967 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

survey among Japanese citizens

Method of interview

Postal questionnaire

Supplementary notes

Original question: "Sharing a meal is about eating with other people like family, friends, colleagues, or local people, regardless of eating at home or outside. Compared to eating alone, what do you think are the benefits of eating together?"

Multiple answers allowed.

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