In a survey conducted in Japan in August 2021, more than 43 percent of the respondents stated that making a difference between printed books and e-books depending on the genre was a reason for them to read both types of books. About one third of respondents answered that there are books which can only be bought either as printed books or e-books.
Most common reasons for reading both printed books and e-books in Japan as of August 2021
among Rakuten Books users who read both printed books and e-books*; multiple answers possible
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
*Respondents in this case are those who had previously answered that they read both printed books and e-books, without exclusively relying on one format.
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