Japan: opinion on the Tokyo 2020 Olympics' effect on health consciousness by gender 2019

In a survey conducted in December 2019, close to 20 percent of both Japanese male and female respondents agreed that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics would increase their personal interest in health promotion. With another approximately 29 percent of males and 31 percent of females somewhat agreeing to the statement, more than 48 percent of each gender foresaw a positive impact of the 2020 Olympics on their own health consciousness.

The Summer Olympics were scheduled to take place between 24 July and 9 August in 2020, being held for the second time in the Japanese capital.

Share of people in Japan agreed the Tokyo 2020 Olympics would positively impact their own health consciousness as of December 2019, by gender

Characteristic	Agree	Somewhat agree	In between	Somewhat disagree	Disagree
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Release date

February 2020

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Region

Japan

Survey time period

December 5 to December 15, 2019

Number of respondents

1,632 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

among respondents with Japanese citizenship; only one answer allowed

Method of interview

Face-to-face interviews, telephone interviews

Supplementary notes

Original question: "Do you think that Tokyo holding the 2020 Olympics will increase your personal interest in health promotion through sports such as jogging and walking?"

Number of respondents;
Male N=736
Female N=896

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