A survey conducted in Japan in August 2021 showed that a majority of respondents aged 20 to 39 years old read both books and e-books. Among those who were in their fifties and sixties, a majority of respondents stated to read printed books only.
Share of people who read books in Japan in 2021, by type of book and age group
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@Dime. (September 26, 2021). Share of people who read books in Japan in 2021, by type of book and age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1301205/japan-share-people-read-books-by-type-and-age-group/
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@Dime. (2021). Share of people who read books in Japan in 2021, by type of book and age group. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 19, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1301205/japan-share-people-read-books-by-type-and-age-group/
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