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Overview of the Public Opinion Survey on Social Awareness
April 2016
Public Relations Office, Cabinet Office
The Government of Japan
Survey target: 10,000 Japanese nationals of age 20 years or above nationwide
Valid responses: 5,877 people (Response rate: 58.8%)
Survey period: 28 January – 14 February 2016 (Face-to-face interviews conducted by survey officers)
Objectives: To survey the trends for the fundamental awareness of people toward society and the
country, and to use the data as basic material for general administrative purposes.
Survey items 1. Relationship with the country and society
2. Awareness of the current state of society
3. Evaluation of the government’s policies
Track record: In principle, the survey has been conducted every fiscal year since FY1968, this being
the 45th survey.
(Since the survey for FY2006, the respondents are informed that the survey is conducted by the Cabinet Office.)
* This document indicates “↑” or “↓” for responses with a statistically significant difference (95% confidence
interval), in comparison with past survey results.
- 1 -
1. Relationship with the Country and Society
(1) Feelings of love for the country
Q1 This question concerns your feelings of “love for the country.” Compared to other people, do you think that you have strong feelings of “love for the country,” or weak feelings of “love for the country?” Please select one answer from the following.
January 2015 February 2016
• Strong (subtotal) 55.4% → 55.5%
• Very strong 16.9% → 16.2%
• Somewhat strong 38.5% → 39.3%
• Neutral (I do not know) 37.9% → 38.4%
• Weak (subtotal) 6.6% → 6.1%
• Somewhat weak 5.8% → 5.5%
• Very weak (Not at all) 0.8% → 0.6%
Total (5,877)
[ By Sex ]
Male (2,770)
Female (3,107)
[ By Age Group ]
20 ~ 29 ( 430)
30 ~ 39 ( 747)
40 ~ 49 (1,018)
50 ~ 59 ( 939)
60 ~ 69 (1,323)
70 or above (1,420)
(Number of respondents)
16.2 39.3 38.4
5.5
0.6
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 (%)
20.0
12.8
39.9
38.8
33.3
42.9
6.0
5.1
0.8
0.4
4.4
5.8
7.7
10.5
19.6
32.0
37.7
33.3
39.7
43.8
43.3
35.9
47.9
48.9
46.3
41.2
32.7
27.7
9.1
10.8
5.8
3.9
4.0
4.0
0.9
1.2
0.6
0.5
0.4
0.4
Neutral(I do not know)
Strong (subtotal) 55.5 Weak (subtotal) 6.1
Very strong Somewhatstrong
Somewhatweak
Very weak(Not at all)
46.2
49.3
46.7
49.951.8
49.1
49.1
51.049.6
52.0 51.9
49.6
52.9
52.4
55.4
53.3
52.8
52.0
52.9
51.249.2 50.0
46.4
47.5
50.151.5
51.1 52.1
57.0
56.0
54.6
56.8
55.4
58.0
55.3
55.4
55.5
12.5
9.0
11.810.1
9.5
12.210.3
10.7
11.7
10.2
11.4
11.1
9.4
9.1
9.6 10.3
9.1 9.4
10.3
10.6
11.6
11.3 11.3
12.511.3
9.8
10.0
9.77.0
7.6
6.8
6.4
7.1
5.7
6.6
6.6
6.1
41.341.7 41.5
40.0
38.7
38.740.6
38.3
38.7
37.8
36.739.4
37.7
38.5
35.1
36.438.0 38.7
36.8
38.1
39.2 38.8
42.3
40.0
38.7
38.7
38.9
38.236.1
36.438.6
36.8
37.5
36.4
38.1
37.9
38.4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70(%)
Strong
Weak
Neutral (I do not know)
- 2 -
(2) Need for fostering the feelings of “love for the country”
Q2 Do you think that there is a need down the road to foster greater feelings of “love for the country” among the people?
January 2015 February 2016
• Yes, I think so 75.8% → 74.9%
• No, I do not think so 12.5% → 12.6%
• I do not know 11.8% → 12.5%
Total (5,877)
〔 By Sex 〕
Male (2,770)
Female (3,107)
〔 By Age Group 〕
20 ~ 29 ( 430)
30 ~ 39 ( 747)
40 ~ 49 (1,018)
50 ~ 59 ( 939)
60 ~ 69 (1,323)
70 or above (1,420)
(Number of respondents)
74.9 12.5 12.6
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100(%)
74.7
75.1
10.8
14.1
14.5
10.9
65.1
65.3
74.2
75.6
76.9
81.0
13.0
14.5
12.8
12.5
12.1
11.5
21.9
20.2
13.1
11.9
11.0
7.5
I do not knowYes, I think so No, I do not think so
77.0 76.6 76.3 74.8 74.7 74.7 72.9
75.6
74.6 75.5
80.3
80.8 80.4 80.0 80.0
81.4
78.5
81.0
80.1 79.876.3
75.8
74.9
11.8
11.5 10.2 10.9 12.6 12.0 12.3 11.8 12.1 12.1
10.7 10.4
8.8
10.2
10.0 8.7 10.4
10.2 10.3 10.113.2 12.5 12.6
11.3
11.9 13.5 14.312.7 13.3 14.8 12.6 13.3 12.4
9.0 8.8
10.9
9.9
10.09.8
11.1
8.9 9.6 10.1 10.6 11.812.5
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90(%)
I think so
I do not know
I do not think so
- 3 -
(3) Society or individual lives
Q3 There are two different views that suggest, as citizens, “We should shift our attention more to the country and society,” or that “We should place a greater focus on enriching individual lives.” Which of the two views is your personal stance closer to?
January 2015 February 2016
• We should shift our attention more to the country and society 47.8% → 46.9%
• We should place a greater focus on enriching individual lives 41.0% → 40.8%
• I cannot make a distinction 10.2% → 11.4% (↑)
37.5
33.4
39.840.7 40.8
36.1
37.2
39.9
37.8
33.133.1 32.7 33.4
32.9
34.6
31.7
38.3
41.6
41.3
51.352.6
45.1 45.3
47.4
48.0
49.9
48.3
47.5
44.7 44.0
45.7
49.1 51.0
52.7
56.6
52.2
56.1
55.2 53.3
49.5
47.846.9
32.4
34.7
24.4
26.9
29.8 29.7 29.3
27.5
28.429.2
28.530.7
29.4
29.2
34.3
37.035.6
33.2
33.6
29.7
26.8
30.6
34.933.1
32.1
32.4
32.731.4
33.934.6
31.5
32.6
32.9
37.0
33.5
33.6
32.5
33.3
34.2
39.141.0
40.8
19.4
20.2
25.3 24.9
22.7
25.3
23.525.1 24.9
27.3
28.9
27.4 27.8
29.6
24.6
25.7
20.9
20.820.3
16.1 16.9
20.9
16.3
15.9
16.5
14.5
16.8
18.1
17.9
18.019.2
15.413.8
9.2 9.0
13.0
10.4
10.611.6
10.5
10.211.4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60(%)
Society
Individual lives
Cannot make a distinction
Total (5,877)
〔 By Sex 〕
Male (2,770)
Female (3,107)
〔 By Age Group 〕
20 ~ 29 ( 430)
30 ~ 39 ( 747)
40 ~ 49 (1,018)
50 ~ 59 ( 939)
60 ~ 69 (1,323)
70 or above (1,420)
(Number of respondents)
46.9 11.4
0.9
40.8
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100(%)
48.6
45.5
9.7
12.8
0.4
1.4
41.3
40.3
46.0
44.6
44.7
48.2
48.2
48.0
7.0
10.2
9.9
9.1
12.2
15.1
1.4
0.5
0.5
0.7
0.6
1.6
45.6
44.7
44.9
42.0
38.9
35.3
I cannot make a distinction
We should shift our attention more to the country and society
We should place a greater focus on enriching individual livesI do not know
- 4 -
(4) Wish to serve society
Q4 Do you normally think about wanting to serve society in some way as a member of society?
January 2015 February 2016
• Yes, I do 66.1% → 65.0%
• No, I don’t 31.7% → 32.4%
Total (5,877)
〔 By Sex 〕
Male (2,770)
Female (3,107)
〔 By Age Group 〕
20 ~ 29 ( 430)
30 ~ 39 ( 747)
40 ~ 49 (1,018)
50 ~ 59 ( 939)
60 ~ 69 (1,323)
70 or above (1,420)
(Number of respondents)
65.0
2.6
32.4
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 (%)
66.4
63.8
1.6
3.5
32.0
32.8
65.8
64.7
69.5
70.8
68.6
54.5
3.5
3.3
2.7
2.3
1.2
3.4
30.7
32.0
27.8
26.8
30.2
42.1
I do not knowYes, I do No, I don't
35.4
54.0 55.1
45.2
47.847.0
45.343.7 43.3 43.2
46.2
47.4 47.0
52.6
52.9
55.2
54.1
63.9
61.759.8
62.3
62.1
63.6
61.7
60.7
58.9
59.1
59.161.1
62.6
69.2 69.3
65.2
66.067.4 66.7
65.3
66.165.0
52.8
39.6 39.5
48.3
47.245.1
47.4
48.5
49.250.4
47.2
44.3
46.4
41.6
41.6
39.5
41.0
31.9
33.936.2
33.6
33.6
32.2
35.8
36.3
37.5
36.8
36.7
35.8
34.9
28.5 28.5
32.2 31.8
29.9
30.932.4
31.7
32.4
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80(%)
Yes, I do
No, I don't
- 5 -
A. Ways to serve society
SQ (For 3,820 people who responded “Yes, I do.” to Q4.)
In what ways do you wish to serve society? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(Top 5 Items)
January 2015 February 2016
• Activities related to social welfare (providing care to the elderly or the
disabled, taking care of acquaintances, providing meals, childcare, etc.) 37.5% → 35.1%(↓)
• Local community activities under the town council, etc. (assisting in
celebrations, accidents, etc., serving as a committee member of the town
council or residents’ association, crime or fire prevention activities, etc.) 32.2% → 32.9%
• Activities related to the protection of nature and the environment
(beautification of the environment, recycling activities, collection
of milk cartons, etc.) 32.8% → 31.6%
• Voluntary disaster prevention activities, disaster relief activities 28.5% → 25.4% (↓)
• Through my own work 26.4% → 25.0%
(For those who responded “Yes, I do think about it” to Q4.; Multiple Answers)
Activities related to social welfare (providing care to the elderly or the disabled,taking care of acquaintances, providing meals, childcare, etc.)
Local community activities under the town council, etc. (assisting incelebrations, accidents, etc., serving as a committee member of the towncouncil or residents’ association, crime or fire prevention activities, etc.)
Activities related to the protection of nature and the environment(beautification of the environment, recycling activities, collection of milkcartons, etc.)
Voluntary disaster prevention activities, disaster relief activities
Through my own work
Activities related to athletics, sports, and culture (teaching sports andrecreation, festivals, teaching at club activities at schools, etc.)
Through housework and bringing up children
Activities related to health, medical care, hygiene (volunteering at hospitals, etc.)
Activities related to traffic safety (monitoring the safety of children when theygo to/return from school, etc.)
Fundraising activities, charity bazaars
Activities related to learning activities, such as teaching, offering advice,management cooperation, etc. (cooking, English, calligraphy, etc.)
Activities held at public facilities (childcare services at community centers,exhibition guide at museums, etc.)
Activities related to international exchanges (cooperation) (interpretation,refugee aid, technological assistance, assistance to international students, etc.)
Activities related to the sound and healthy development of youths (boyscout/girl scout activities, children’s associations, etc.)
Other
I do not know
35.1
32.9
31.6
25.4
25.0
21.2
20.7
17.0
16.6
15.9
13.5
11.6
10.8
9.3
2.0
1.5
37.5
32.2
32.8
28.5
26.4
21.4
21.4
16.5
18.3
16.5
13.0
11.7
11.3
8.2
1.5
1.5
0 10 20 30 40
February 2016 (N=3,820persons, M.T.=290.1%)
January 2015 (N=3,975persons, M.T.=298.5%)
(%)
- 6 -
[A graph of SQ (Q4)]
(Multiple Answers)
36.036.3
32.3 32.032.4 32.9
37.9
41.2 41.6
37.4
35.7
34.2
33.332.4
32.8
31.6
34.4
36.8 36.2
37.9
36.4
35.0 35.0
35.636.6
36.3 35.6
34.035.1
34.1
32.2
32.9
37.5
33.9
33.432.1 32.5
36.3 35.8
35.6 35.436.4
37.9
35.836.9
37.6
37.5
35.1
14.815.9
16.617.1
23.4
20.420.4
22.3
24.4
21.5
23.3
27.326.5 26.9 28.5
25.4
20.3
21.5 21.720.9
18.7
20.821.7
25.6
27.8
22.8
23.0
25.0
25.326.7
26.425.0
10
20
30
40
50
(%)
Activites related to the protection of nature and the environment
Activities related to social welfare
Local community activities under the town council, etc.
Voluntary disaster prevention activities
Through one's own work
- 7 -
(5) Interests of the entire nation or interests of individuals?
Q5 Do you think that the Japanese people should from now on value the interests of the entire nation over the interests of individuals? Conversely, do you think that they should value the interests of individuals over the interests of the entire nation?
January 2015 February 2016
• They should value the interests of the entire nation
over the interests of individuals 50.6% → 48.0% (↓)
• They should value the interests of individuals
over the interests of the entire nation 31.4% → 33.9% (↑)
• I cannot make a distinction 16.0% → 16.4%
Total (5,877)
〔 By Sex 〕
Male (2,770)
Female (3,107)
〔 By Age Group 〕
20 ~ 29 ( 430)
30 ~ 39 ( 747)
40 ~ 49 (1,018)
50 ~ 59 ( 939)
60 ~ 69 (1,323)
70 or above (1,420)
(Number of respondents)
48.0 16.4
1.7
33.9
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100(%)
49.8
46.4
14.5
18.0
0.9
2.4
34.7
33.2
46.5
46.7
50.8
45.8
48.1
48.5
8.1
12.9
16.1
16.8
18.4
18.6
1.2
0.8
1.4
1.4
1.9
2.7
44.2
39.6
31.7
36.0
31.5
30.3
I cannot make a distinction
They should value the interests of the entire nation over the interests of individuals
I do not know They should value the interests of individuals over the interests of the entire nation
45.3 43.5
39.238.1
40.538.8 39.4
37.535.2 36.1
38.5
37.1
44.9
47.4
51.7
56.6
50.9
55.0
55.4
53.5
51.2
50.6
48.0
24.0 23.5 23.4
31.3 31.530.6 31.2 29.9
28.4
30.032.0
32.5 30.9
29.731.6
27.8
28.3 27.4 27.8
28.2
31.0
31.4
33.9
26.928.6
32.2
25.923.5
25.8 25.1
29.6
32.1
28.4
25.1
26.4
21.2
20.2
14.3 13.6
18.0
15.5 15.3
16.5
15.7
16.0 16.4
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
(%)
They should value the interests of the entire nation over the interests of individuals
Cannot make a distinction
They should value the interests of individuals over the interests of the entire nation
- 8 -
(6) Current degree of socializing with the local community
Q6 To what degree do you socialize with the local community? Please select one answer from the following.
January 2015 February 2016
• Socialize (subtotal) 68.2% → 67.8%
• A lot 17.9% → 16.9%
• To some extent 50.3% → 50.9%
• Do not socialize (subtotal) 31.8% → 32.1%
• Hardly socialize 25.6% → 25.6%
• Not at all 6.1% → 6.5%
Total (5,877)
〔 By Sex 〕
Male (2,770)
Female (3,107)
〔 By Age Group 〕
20 ~ 29 ( 430)
30 ~ 39 ( 747)
40 ~ 49 (1,018)
50 ~ 59 ( 939)
60 ~ 69 (1,323)
70 or above (1,420)
(Number of respondents)
16.9 50.9
0.1
25.6 6.5
5.8
7.2
8.9
12.7
19.9
31.3
37.7
41.8
53.4
55.8
55.4
50.3
0.2
0.3
-
0.2
-
0.1
39.5
36.3
31.0
26.9
20.7
15.4
16.7
14.5
6.6
4.4
4.0
3.0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 (%)
17.1
16.8
47.5
53.9
0.2
0.1
28.2
23.2
7.1
6.0
I do not know
Socialize (subtotal) 67.8 Do not socialize (subtotal) 32.1
A lot To some extent Hardly socialize Not at all
69.5
71.7
69.8
69.370.3
68.2
68.2
67.8
30.1
27.7
30.1 30.7
29.6
31.7 31.8
32.1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Dec.-2002
Jan.-04 Jan.-11 Jan.-12 Feb.-13 Jan.-14 Jan.-15 Feb.-16
(%)
Socialize
Do not socialize
- 9 -
(7) Desirable degree of socializing in the local community
Q7 What do you think is the desirable degree of socializing in the local community? Please select one answer from the following.
January 2015 February 2016
• For all residents to help one another when there is trouble 46.3% → 43.0% (↓)
• For residents who get along well to help one another
when there is trouble 24.2% → 25.1%
• For all residents to participate in events and gatherings,
without going to the extent of helping one another when there is trouble 15.1% → 15.8%
• For residents to engage in small talk and casual conversation,
without going to the extent of helping one another when there is trouble 5.6% → 6.7% (↑)
• For residents to exchange greetings, without going to the extent
of helping one another when there is trouble 6.6% → 7.3%
• There is no need for socializing in the local community 0.9% → 1.0%
Total (5,877)
〔 By Sex 〕
Male (2,770)
Female (3,107)
〔 By Age Group 〕
20 ~ 29 ( 430)
30 ~ 39 ( 747)
40 ~ 49 (1,018)
50 ~ 59 ( 939)
60 ~ 69 (1,323)
70 or above (1,420)
(Number of respondents)
31.4
35.5
45.7
45.8
45.0
44.9
26.7
25.8
24.7
25.6
23.4
25.8
16.7
16.1
15.3
16.3
17.7
13.7
8.6
9.4
6.1
6.4
4.8
7.0
14.0
11.5
6.7
4.8
7.0
5.6
1.2
1.1
0.9
0.3
0.8
1.4
0.2
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.4
0.1
1.2
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.9
1.7
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100(%)
42.1
43.8
24.8
25.3
17.4
14.4
7.1
6.2
6.8
7.8
0.9
1.0
0.1
0.2
0.8
1.2
For all residents to participate in events and gatherings, without going to the extent of helping one another when there is trouble
Other
There is no need for socializing in the local community
For all residents to help one another when there is trouble
For residents who get along well to help one another when there is trouble
For residents to engage in small talk and casual conversation, without going to the extent of helping one another when there is trouble
For residents to exchange greetings, without going to the extent of helping one another when there is trouble
43.0 25.1 15.8 6.7 7.3
1.0 0.2
1.0
I do not know
- 10 -
[A graph of Q7]
34.236.7
44.045.0 44.0
41.9
46.3
43.0
25.8
25.8 26.2
26.0
26.7
26.4
24.2
25.1
19.3
17.115.7 15.5 16.1 16.5
15.1
15.8
5.64.9
5.2 5.0 5.1 5.8 5.66.7
10.2
9.76.6
6.86.1
7.46.6
7.3
1.9 1.7 1.0 0.7 0.7 0.9 0.91.0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Dec.-2002
Jan.-04 Jan.-11 Jan.-12 Feb.-13 Jan.-14 Jan.-15 Feb.-16
(%)
For all residents to help one another when there is trouble
For residents who get along well to help one another when there is trouble
For all residents to participate in events and gatherings, without going to the extent of helping one another when there is trouble
For residents to engage in small talk and casual conversation, without going to the extent of helping one another when there is trouble
For residents to exchange greetings, without going to the extent of helping one another when there is trouble
There is no need for socializing in the local community
- 11 -
2. Awareness of the Current State of Society
(1) Current social condition (positive image)
Q8 If you were to sum up the positive image of the current social condition in a few words, which expression do you think would be suitable? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(Top 3 Items)
January 2015 February 2016
• Peaceful 59.9% → 61.1%
• Stable 23.5% → 25.4% (↑)
• Compassionate 20.4% → 18.8% (↓)
• None in particular 13.3% → 12.8%
(Multiple Answers)
Peaceful
Stable
Compassionate
Affluent
Cheerful
Values a sense of responsibility
Has a sense of vitality
Has a sense of solidarity
Other
None in particular
I do not know
61.1
25.4
18.8
10.7
10.0
9.5
7.2
6.9
0.1
12.8
1.5
59.9
23.5
20.4
10.2
10.4
10.0
6.5
7.6
0.1
13.3
1.3
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
February 2016 (N=5,877persons, M.T.=164.0%)January 2015 (N=6,011persons, M.T.=163.3%)
(%)
(Multiple Answers)
54.7
55.2
50.0
45.9 45.8
51.950.9
53.9 54.1
57.0
55.1
48.1
54.8
62.9
59.9
61.1
13.615.3
11.6
13.915.8
17.7 18.2 17.1
13.6 13.615.0
14.1
18.0
25.923.5
25.4
6.0
7.1 8.0 6.89.1 9.2 9.8 10.8 11.2
11.8 12.4
21.719.3 20.3 20.4
18.8
27.9
25.8
29.8
32.6
30.2
24.427.1
23.425.7
24.3
21.921.3
17.4
10.8
13.3
12.8
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Dec.-1998
Dec.-2000
Dec.-02 Jan.-04 Feb.-05 Feb.-06 Jan.-07 Feb.-08 Jan.-09 Jan.-10 Jan.-11 Jan.-12 Feb.-13 Jan.-14 Jan.-15 Feb.-16
(%)
Peaceful
None in particular
Stable
Compassionate
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(2) Current social condition (negative image)
Q9 If you were to sum up the negative image of the current social condition in a few words, which expression do you think would be suitable? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(Top 4 Items)
January 2015 February 2016
• Strong trend of irresponsibility 39.5% → 42.2% (↑)
• Self-centered 36.4% → 36.9%
• Not affluent 34.8% → 33.7%
• Weak sense of solidarity 27.5% → 26.6%
(Multiple Answers)
Strong trend of irresponsibility
Self-centered
Not affluent
Weak sense of solidarity
There is much to be anxious and frustrated about
No sense of vitality
Fickle and superficial
Gloomy
Other
None in particular
I do not know
42.2
36.9
33.7
26.6
23.0
17.9
13.7
7.7
0.6
4.5
1.2
39.5
36.4
34.8
27.5
23.7
20.5
12.9
7.0
0.4
4.4
1.4
0 10 20 30 40 50
February 2016 (N=5,877persons, M.T.=208.1%)January 2015 (N=6,011persons, M.T.=208.5%)
(%)
(Multiple Answers)
48.2
53.0
47.546.8
52.6
55.6
58.3
55.6
52.5
47.444.7
43.9
41.7 40.4 39.542.2
42.5
46.8
40.6 42.0
45.8 47.2
51.3
47.5 45.8
42.7
38.9
35.0 35.7
36.5 36.4 36.9
33.9
31.1
35.8 36.0
32.6 31.6
33.7
37.342.9 42.0
40.338.3 37.9
33.2 34.833.7
26.3
28.2
26.0
26.229.3 30.5
34.4
32.6 33.132.7 31.8
27.5
28.9
27.2
27.5
26.6
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Dec.-1998
Dec.-2000
Dec.-02 Jan.-04 Feb.-05 Feb.-06 Jan.-07 Feb.-08 Jan.-09 Jan.-10 Jan.-11 Jan.-12 Feb.-13 Jan.-14 Jan.-15 Feb.-16
(%)
Strong trend of irresponsibility
Self-centered
Not affluent
Weak sense of solidarity
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(3) Pride in Japan
Q10 What do you take pride in with respect to Japan and the people of Japan? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(Top 4 Items)
January 2015 February 2016
• Good public safety 56.8% → 56.6%
• Beautiful nature 54.0% → 55.4%
• Excellent culture and arts 49.5% → 49.9%
• Long history and traditions 46.0% → 46.6%
(Multiple Answers)
36.7
35.1
40.2 41.2
39.1 38.0
37.2 36.6 37.4
36.1
39.7 39.9
42.4 43.6
48.1 47.5 47.9
47.1 47.6 46.3
44.2 46.0
46.6
29.7
27.2
29.4
32.0 32.4 32.3 33.4 33.7 34.1
32.6
34.9
38.4
40.4 41.8
44.9
47.2 46.3
47.5 48.3
50.1 50.5 49.5
49.9
34.6
36.5 39.8 40.8
40.2
38.6
36.2 34.8
36.2
37.3
38.5
39.1 41.0
36.5
46.6
50.9 49.4
53.9 53.2
52.6 54.1
54.0 55.4
47.7 49.4
52.1
42.6
33.0
39.9 38.6 38.7
30.0
26.9
20.0
18.0
20.6
24.0
30.1
36.4
42.5 44.2 45.5
54.2
56.7 56.8 56.6
10
20
30
40
50
60
Dec.-1991
Dec.-92 Dec.-93 Dec.-94 Dec.-95 Dec.-96 Dec.-97 Dec.-98 Dec.-2000
Dec.-02 Jan.-04 Feb.-05 Feb.-06 Jan.-07 Feb.-08 Jan.-09 Jan.-10 Jan.-11 Jan.-12 Feb.-13 Jan.-14 Jan.-15 Feb.-16
(%)
Beautiful nature
Good public safety
Excellent culture and arts
Long history and traditions
(Multiple Answers)
Good public safety
Beautiful nature
Excellent culture and arts
Long history and traditions
Diligence and talent of the people
Humanity and loyalty of the people
Free and peaceful society
High standards in science and technology
High educational standards
Stability of society
Economic prosperity
Unity as a nation
Other
None/I do not know
56.6
55.4
49.9
46.6
41.3
35.0
28.9
28.1
22.9
19.3
12.8
9.6
0.2
1.9
56.8
54.0
49.5
46.0
42.4
37.1
30.4
29.6
23.3
17.0
11.7
10.6
0.1
2.4
0 10 20 30 40 50 60
February 2016 (N=5,877persons, M.T.=408.5%)
January 2015 (N=6,011persons, M.T.=411.0%)
(%)
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(4) Aspects of satisfaction in current society (Satisfied)
Q11 In which aspects are you satisfied with the current society? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(Top 5 Items)
January 2015 February 2016
• A high-quality living environment has been developed 41.1% → 42.7%
• It allows us to maintain a healthy mind and body 27.5% → 27.0%
• It is easy for people to strengthen their ambition and motivation to learn 18.6% → 17.9%
• It is easy to choose a working style 15.2% → 17.3% (↑)
• It is easy for people to accept and interact with one another 17.2% → 17.1%
• None in particular 20.5% → 19.6%
(Multiple Answers)
A high-quality living environment has been developed
It allows us to maintain a healthy mind and body
It is easy for people to strengthen their ambition and motivation to learn
It is easy to choose a working style
It is easy for people to accept and interact with one another
It is easy for the middle-aged and elderly to be involved in society
It is easy for women to aspire toward success in society
It is easy for families to raise children
It is easy to find opportunities
There is economic affluence and prospects for the people
It is easy for young people to aim to gain independence in society
Other
None in particular
I do not know
42.7
27.0
17.9
17.3
17.1
12.8
12.6
9.1
7.5
6.5
3.9
0.1
19.6
1.7
41.1
27.5
18.6
15.2
17.2
13.2
11.3
9.2
7.2
5.9
3.3
0.2
20.5
1.8
0 10 20 30 40 50
February 2016 (N=5,877persons, M.T.=195.8%)
January 2015 (N=6,011persons, M.T.=192.2%)
(%)
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(5) Aspects of satisfaction in current society (Dissatisfied)
Q12 In which aspects are you not satisfied with the current society? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(Top 5 Items)
January 2015 February 2016
• There is no economic affluence or prospects for the people 46.9% → 44.4% (↓)
• It is difficult for young people to aim to gain independence in society 40.1% → 37.1% (↓)
• It is difficult for families to raise children 28.8% → 28.5%
• It is difficult for the middle-aged and elderly to be involved in society 24.9% → 25.2%
• It is difficult for women to aspire toward success in society 25.5% → 23.5% (↓)
(Multiple Answers)
There is no economic affluence or prospects for the people
It is difficult for young people to aim to gain independence in society
It is difficult for families to raise children
It is difficult for the middle-aged and elderly to be involved in society
It is difficult for women to aspire toward success in society
It is difficult to choose a working style
It is difficult to find opportunities
It is difficult for people to accept and interact with one another
It does not allow us to maintain a healthy mind and body
A high-quality living environment has not been developed
It is difficult for people to strengthen their ambition and motivation to learn
Other
None in particular
I do not know
44.4
37.1
28.5
25.2
23.5
21.7
15.8
14.7
11.7
9.5
8.3
0.6
9.5
1.3
46.9
40.1
28.8
24.9
25.5
24.1
16.1
13.5
10.2
9.8
8.8
0.4
8.9
1.9
0 10 20 30 40 50
February 2016 (N=5,877persons, M.T.=251.8%)
January 2015 (N=6,011persons, M.T.=259.9%)
(%)
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(6) Satisfaction of current society on the whole
Q13 Are you satisfied with the current society on the whole? Please select one answer from the following.
January 2015 February 2016
• Satisfied (subtotal) 59.3% → 62.0% (↑)
• Satisfied 7.1% → 7.1%
• Somewhat satisfied 52.2% → 54.9% (↑)
• Dissatisfied (subtotal) 40.2% → 37.2% (↓)
• Somewhat dissatisfied 33.0% → 31.0% (↓)
• Dissatisfied 7.2% → 6.3%
39.941.2
44.944.4
53.4
60.859.3
62.059.5 58.0
54.5 54.9
46.1
38.7
40.2
37.2
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Jan.-2009
Jan.-10 Jan.-11 Jan.-12 Feb.-13 Jan.-14 Jan.-15 Feb.-16
Satisfied
(%)
Dissatisfied
Total (5,877)
〔 By Sex 〕
Male (2,770)
Female (3,107)
〔 By Age Group 〕
20 ~ 29 ( 430)
30 ~ 39 ( 747)
40 ~ 49 (1,018)
50 ~ 59 ( 939)
60 ~ 69 (1,323)
70 or above (1,420)
(Number of respondents)
7.1 54.9
0.7
31.0 6.3
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100(%)
7.9
6.4
55.6
54.3
0.5
1.0
29.7
32.1
6.3
6.2
5.6
5.5
5.4
5.2
7.2
10.7
54.2
54.5
55.0
55.2
53.5
56.5
1.6
0.3
0.6
0.3
0.6
1.3
34.2
33.5
33.5
33.7
30.7
25.4
4.4
6.3
5.5
5.6
8.0
6.2
I do not know
Satisfied (subtotal) 62.0 Dissatisfied (subtotal) 37.2
Satisfied Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied Dissatisfied
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3. Evaluation of the Government’s Policies
(1) Reflection of public opinion in the government’s policies
Q14 Overall, to what extent do you think that the ideas and views of the people are reflected in the government’s policies? Please select one answer from the following.
January 2015 February 2016
• Reflected (subtotal) 27.6% → 29.9% (↑)
• To a large extent 1.3% → 1.6%
• To some extent 26.3% → 28.3% (↑)
• Not reflected (subtotal) 69.4% → 66.8% (↓)
• To a small extent 54.5% → 52.2% (↓)
• Mostly not reflected 14.9% → 14.6%
Total (5,877)
〔 By Sex 〕
Male (2,770)
Female (3,107)
〔 By Age Group 〕
20 ~ 29 ( 430)
30 ~ 39 ( 747)
40 ~ 49 (1,018)
50 ~ 59 ( 939)
60 ~ 69 (1,323)
70 or above (1,420)
(Number of respondents)
1.6
28.3
3.3
52.2 14.6
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 (%)
2.2
1.1
32.9
24.3
1.9
4.4
48.2
55.8
14.9
14.3
0.9
0.4
0.6
1.1
1.5
3.7
25.6
22.2
22.2
23.9
31.4
36.8
3.3
2.1
1.4
1.8
2.1
7.3
55.1
56.0
59.1
57.3
51.5
41.8
15.1
19.3
16.7
16.0
13.5
10.5
I do not know
Reflected (subtotal) 29.9 Not reflected (subtotal) 66.8
To a large extent To some extent To a small extent Mostly not reflected
63.6
54.3
51.1
46.0
54.0
52.8
63.8
58.9
59.4
61.0
70.1
62.2
67.8
73.0
77.1
80.3 79.8
79.3
77.4
73.4
76.8
71.2
75.3
75.2
80.7
73.1
78.7
81.9
69.7
66.4
69.4
66.8
24.4
30.7 34.0
36.4
33.0
35.7
26.8
32.5
30.1
32.6
23.5
30.8
25.6
21.5 18.2
15.1 15.3 15.0
17.5
20.9
17.9
24.1
20.9
21.8
16.8
22.8
18.6 15.5
26.6
30.7
27.6
29.9
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
(%)
Not reflected
Reflected
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A. Methods of reflecting public opinion in the government’s policies
SQ (For 5,590 people who responded “To some extent”, “To a small extent” or “Mostly not reflected” to Q14.) What do you think can be done to improve the extent to which the ideas and views of the people are reflected in the government’s policies? Please select one answer from the following.
January 2015 February 2016
• By having politicians listen carefully to the people 25.6% → 25.6%
• By having the people hold an interest in the government’s policies 23.4% → 22.0%
• By having the people gain awareness to vote during elections 14.1% → 16.7% (↑)
• By having the government listen carefully to public opinion 15.1% → 15.6%
• By expanding the spaces of civic participation 14.4% → 12.8% (↓)
• By having the mass media communicate the views of the people adequately 5.1% → 4.8%
Total (5,590)
〔 By Sex 〕
Male (2,656)
Female (2,934)
〔 By Age Group 〕
20 ~ 29 ( 412)
30 ~ 39 ( 728)
40 ~ 49 ( 998)
50 ~ 59 ( 912)
60 ~ 69 (1,275)
70 or above (1,265)
(Number of respondents)
For those who responded "To some extent," "To a small extent," or "Mostly not reflected" to Q14.
25.6 22.0 16.7 15.6 12.8
4.8 0.6
1.9
20.9
22.5
22.3
24.9
27.1
30.4
26.0
22.4
22.6
23.5
21.7
19.1
14.6
12.6
15.3
13.0
19.8
20.6
12.6
18.4
18.4
18.9
13.1
13.0
19.2
18.7
17.0
13.2
9.7
6.7
5.1
4.1
2.7
4.5
6.0
5.7
0.5
0.3
0.5
0.8
0.6
0.6
1.2
1.0
1.0
1.3
2.0
4.0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100(%)
22.1
28.8
23.3
20.8
19.4
14.3
14.6
16.5
12.8
12.7
5.6
4.0
0.8
0.3
1.4
2.5
By having the people gain awareness to vote during elections
By having the government listen carefully to public opinion
By having politicians listen carefully to the people
By expanding the spaces of civic participation
Other
By having the people hold an interest in the government’s policies
By having the mass media communicate the views of the people adequately
I do not know
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[A graph of SQ (Q14)]
27.1
28.4 29.0
27.3
27.6 28.5
29.3
26.7
27.7
28.8 27.9
25.1 24.9
27.3 27.4
25.9
26.8 27.7
26.3
28.8
25.3
24.9
25.7
27.5
26.2
27.5
30.1 28.8
26.1 25.6
25.6
18.5
17.4
19.3 18.4
19.8
17.9 17.4
17.8
20.5
18.8
20.8 19.8
19.3
20.6 19.4
18.9
18.1
19.9
21.0 20.3
23.0
20.4 20.3
18.8 19.7
20.2
20.2
23.3
23.5 23.4
22.0
9.5
11.3 11.1 12.0
13.0
13.2
12.4
13.9 14.4
13.0
14.3 16.1
17.8
17.5
16.5 16.6 17.1
17.0
15.7 13.8
14.8 15.4
17.5 17.2 16.7
15.3
15.5 14.7
13.6
14.4 12.8
21.1
16.6 15.6
16.5 15.6
20.2 20.3 20.6
18.9
21.9
16.3
19.4 18.9
15.0
17.5 18.0
18.3
15.3
17.2 16.6
16.3
18.8
15.3 15.6
15.2
15.3
13.7 13.1
14.8
14.1
16.7
12.7
12.3
14.3 14.7
14.5
12.6
13.2
12.6 11.9
11.0
13.6
12.0 11.0 11.1
11.7
12.9
11.5 12.1 12.0
13.6
12.3 13.3
14.0 14.5 13.8 14.1
13.3
12.2
13.9
15.1 15.6
4.8 5.3
4.4 5.4
4.8 4.0 3.8
5.0 4.1 3.7
4.8 4.8 4.8 5.0 4.4 4.6 5.0 4.8
4.2 4.2 4.8 4.5
5.2 4.1
5.4
5.1
4.6
5.5
6.0
5.1
4.8
0
10
20
30
(%)
By having politicians listen carefully to the people
By having the people hold an interest in the government’s policies
By expanding the spaces of civic participation
By having the people gain awareness to vote during elections
By having the government listen carefully to public opinion
By having the mass media communicate the views of the people adequately
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(2) The areas which are heading toward a positive direction
Q15 With regard to the current situation in Japan, which are the areas that you think are heading
toward a positive direction? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(Top 4 Items)
January 2015 February 2016
• Medicine/Welfare 26.7% → 29.2% (↑)
• Science and technology 30.1% → 29.1%
• Public order 18.9% → 19.8%
• Disaster Prevention 21.3% → 19.1% (↓)
• None/I do not know 16.1% → 15.1%
(Multiple Answers)
Medicine/Welfare
Science abd tecnology
Public order
Disaster prevention
Internationalization
Education
Communications/Transport
Culture
Trafic order
Diplomacy
Defense
Natural environment
Food products
Resources/Energy
Living environment
Employment/Labor conditions
Business conditions
National character
Economic power
Regional disparities
Commodity prices
Land/Housing
Social climate
Government finances
Other
None/I do not know
29.2
29.1
19.8
19.1
17.5
16.7
15.4
15.3
13.7
13.4
10.3
9.6
8.9
8.9
8.2
7.4
7.3
7.3
6.4
3.5
3.0
2.4
1.9
1.7
0.1
15.1
26.7
30.1
18.9
21.3
15.5
16.8
15.0
13.6
13.0
9.6
7.9
9.7
7.1
10.1
7.2
7.5
10.4
6.9
6.2
3.0
2.6
2.3
1.5
1.9
0.1
16.1
0 10 20 30 40
February 2016 (N=5,877persons, M.T.=291.4%)January 2015 (N=6,011persons, M.T.=281.1%)
(%)
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(3) The areas which are heading toward a negative direction
Q16 With regard to the current situation in Japan, which are the areas that you think are heading toward
a negative direction? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(Top 4 Items)
January 2015 February 2016
• Government finances 39.0% → 38.0%
• Business conditions 30.3% → 29.5%
• Regional disparities 29.6% → 27.9% (↓)
• Employment/Labor conditions 27.8% → 26.8%
(Multiple Answers)
Government finances
Business conditions
Regional disparities
Employment/Labor conditions
Commodity prices
Defense
Economic power
Diplomacy
Public order
Social climate
Resources/Energy
Natural environment
Medicine/Welfare
Food products
Education
National character
Living environment
Traffic order
Land/Housing
Internationalization
Disaster prevention
Culture
Science and technology
Communications/Transport
Other
None/I do not know
38.0
29.5
27.9
26.8
24.6
24.2
19.4
18.6
17.8
17.5
15.9
15.6
14.2
12.5
11.1
8.0
7.5
5.0
5.0
4.5
4.0
1.7
1.5
1.5
0.3
7.5
39.0
30.3
29.6
27.8
31.3
23.7
19.2
25.2
17.5
16.8
17.6
16.4
16.9
14.9
10.2
8.4
7.7
4.5
5.3
5.5
3.8
1.9
1.5
1.8
0.3
6.9
0 10 20 30 40 50
February 2016 (N=5,877persons, M.T.=360.0%)
January 2015 (N=6,011persons, M.T.=383.8%)
(%)
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[A graph of Q15]
[A graph of Q16]
(Multiple Answers)
20.4
19.0 18.2
14.8
17.2 17.9
19.7
21.2
28.1
20.7
27.0
23.1 25.7 25.1
30.1
29.1
24.9
23.5
22.8 23.5
27.2
23.1
16.5 15.1
13.2
18.7
22.4 22.5
27.5 27.6
26.7
29.2
15.1
9.3
5.04.2 4.2
5.4 5.3
8.2
9.5
11.3
13.3 13.6
15.6
19.4
18.9
19.8
9.0
9.5
8.5
9.5
13.8
10.311.5
15.1
17.6
14.9
14.8 15.2
19.6
18.3
21.3
19.1
0
10
20
30
Dec.-1998
Dec.-2000
Dec.-02
Jan.-04
Feb.-05
Feb.-06
Jan.-07
Feb.-08
Jan.-09
Jan.-10
Jan.-11
Jan.-12
Feb.-13
Jan.-14
Jan.-15
Feb.-16
(%)
Science and technology
Medicine/Welfare
Public order
Disaster prevention
(Multiple Answers)
41.5
36.1
41.938.3
39.1
33.2
32.7
37.5
42.9
47.6
55.7 54.9
39.0
32.8
39.0
38.0
48.8
43.0
51.6
44.6
35.4
28.9
33.5
31.1
57.556.5
52.3
49.3
39.1
28.0
27.826.8
64.0
46.9
65.3
45.5
38.5
20.5 21.1
43.4
68.6
63.1
57.758.7
36.1
19.0
30.3
29.5
8.1 7.8 7.4 7.59.7
15.0
26.5
32.931.3
27.125.2
24.2
20.5
23.7
29.627.9
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Dec.-1998
Dec.-2000
Dec.-02 Jan.-04 Feb.-05 Feb.-06 Jan.-07 Feb.-08 Jan.-09 Jan.-10 Jan.-11 Jan.-12 Feb.-13 Jan.-14 Jan.-15 Feb.-16
(%)
Government finances
Employment/Laborconditions
Business conditions
Regional disparities
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Public Opinion Survey on Social Awareness
February 2016 (N=5,877)
1. Relationship with the country and society
Q1. [Response Sheet 1] This question concerns your feelings of “love for the country.” Compared to other people, do you think that you have strong feelings of “love for the country,” or weak feelings of “love for the country?” Please select one answer from the following.
(16.2) (39.3) (38.4) ( 5.5) ( 0.6)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Very strong Somewhat strong Neutral (I do not know)
Somewhat weak Very weak (Not at all)
Q2. Do you think that there is a need down the road to foster greater feelings of “love for the country”
among the people?
(74.9) (12.6) (12.5)
Yes, I think so No, I do not think so I do not know
Q3. [Response Sheet 2] There are two different views that suggest, as citizens, “We should shift our attention
more to the country and society,” or that “We should place a greater focus on enriching individual lives.” Which of the two views is your personal stance closer to?
(46.9) (40.8) (11.4) ( 0.9)
(a) (b)
We should shift our attention more to the country and society
We should place a greater focus on enriching
individual lives
I cannot make a distinction
I do not know
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Q4. Do you normally think about wanting to serve society in some way as a member of society? (65.0) (32.4) ( 2.6) Yes, I do No, I don’t I do not know (To Q5.) (For those who responded “Yes, I do” in Q4.)
SQ [Response Sheet 3] In what ways do you wish to serve society? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(N=3,820)
( 9.3) (a) Activities related to the sound and healthy development of youths (boy scout/girl scout activities, children’s associations, etc.)
(21.2) (b) Activities related to athletics, sports, and culture (teaching sports and recreation, festivals, teaching at club activities at schools, etc.)
(25.4) (c) Voluntary disaster prevention activities, disaster relief activities (11.6) (d) Activities held at public facilities (childcare services at community centers, exhibition
guide at museums, etc.) (13.5) (e) Activities related to learning activities, such as teaching, offering advice, management
cooperation, etc. (cooking, English, calligraphy, etc.) (10.8) (f) Activities related to international exchanges (cooperation) (interpretation, refugee aid,
technological assistance, assistance to international students, etc.) (35.1) (g) Activities related to social welfare (providing care to the elderly or the disabled, taking
care of acquaintances, providing meals, childcare, etc.) (17.0) (h) Activities related to health, medical care, hygiene (volunteering at hospitals, etc.) (31.6) (i) Activities related to the protection of nature and the environment (beautification of the
environment, recycling activities, collection of milk cartons, etc.) (16.6) (j) Activities related to traffic safety (monitoring the safety of children when they go to/return
from school, etc.) (15.9) (k) Fundraising activities, charity bazaars (32.9) (l) Local community activities under the town council, etc. (assisting in celebrations,
accidents, etc., serving as a committee member of the town council or residents’ association, crime or fire prevention activities, etc.)
(20.7) (m) Through housework and bringing up children (25.0) (n) Through my own work ( 2.0) Other ( ) ( 1.5) I do not know
(M.T.=290.1) (For all respondents) Q5. [Response Sheet 4] Do you think that the Japanese people should from now on value the interests of the
entire nation over the interests of individuals? Conversely, do you think that they should value the interests of individuals over the interests of the entire nation?
(48.0) (a) They should value the interests of the entire nation over the interests of individuals (33.9) (b) They should value the interests of individuals over the interests of the entire nation (16.4) I cannot make a distinction ( 1.7) I do not know
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Q6. [Response Sheet 5] To what degree do you socialize with the local community? Please select one answer from the following.
(16.9) (a) I socialize a lot (50.9) (b) I socialize to some extent (25.6) (c) I hardly socialize ( 6.5) (d) I do not socialize at all ( 0.1) I do not know
Q7. [Response Sheet 6] What do you think is the desirable degree of socializing in the local community?
Please select one answer from the following. (43.0) (a) For all residents to help one another when there is trouble (25.1) (b) For residents who get along well to help one another when there is trouble (15.8) (c) For all residents to participate in events and gatherings, without going to the extent of
helping one another when there is trouble ( 6.7) (d) For residents to engage in small talk and casual conversation, without going to the extent
of helping one another when there is trouble ( 7.3) (e) For residents to exchange greetings, without going to the extent of helping one another
when there is trouble ( 1.0) (f) There is no need for socializing in the local community ( 0.2) Other ( ) ( 1.0) I do not know
2. Awareness of the current state of society
Q8. [Response Sheet 7] If you were to sum up the positive image of the current social condition in a few words, which expression do you think would be suitable? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.) (61.1) (a) Peaceful (10.7) (b) Affluent (25.4) (c) Stable ( 9.5) (d) Values a sense of responsibility ( 6.9) (e) Has a sense of solidarity (18.8) (f) Compassionate (10.0) (g) Cheerful ( 7.2) (h) Has a sense of vitality ( 0.1) Other ( ) (12.8) None in particular ( 1.5) I do not know
(M.T.=164.0)
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Q9. [Response Sheet 8] If you were to sum up the negative image of the current social condition in a few words, which expression do you think would be suitable? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(23.0) (a) There is much to be anxious and frustrated about (33.7) (b) Not affluent (13.7) (c) Fickle and superficial (42.2) (d) Strong trend of irresponsibility (26.6) (e) Weak sense of solidarity (36.9) (f) Self-centered ( 7.7) (g) Gloomy (17.9) (h) No sense of vitality ( 0.6) Other ( ) ( 4.5) None in particular ( 1.2) I do not know
(M.T.=208.1)
Q10 [Response Sheet 9] What do you take pride in with respect to Japan and the people of Japan?
Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(46.6) (a) Long history and traditions (49.9) (b) Excellent culture and arts (55.4) (c) Beautiful nature (35.0) (d) Humanity and loyalty of the people (41.3) (e) Diligence and talent of the people (22.9) (f) High educational standards (28.1) (g) High standards in science and technology (12.8) (h) Economic prosperity ( 9.6) (i) Unity as a nation (19.3) (j) Stability of society (56.6) (k) Good public safety (28.9) (l) Free and peaceful society ( 0.2) Other ( ) ( 1.9) None / I do not know
(M.T.=408.5)
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Q11. [Response Sheet 10] In which aspects are you satisfied with the current society? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(42.7) (a) A high-quality living environment has been developed (17.3) (b) It is easy to choose a working style ( 6.5) (c) There is economic affluence and prospects for the people ( 7.5) (d) It is easy to find opportunities (17.1) (e) It is easy for people to accept and interact with one another (17.9) (f) It is easy for people to strengthen their ambition and motivation to learn (27.0) (g) It allows us to maintain a healthy mind and body ( 3.9) (h) It is easy for young people to aim to gain independence in society ( 9.1) (i) It is easy for families to raise children (12.6) (j) It is easy for women to aspire toward success in society (12.8) (k) It is easy for the middle-aged and elderly to be involved in society ( 0.1) Other ( ) (19.6) None in particular ( 1.7) I do not know
(M.T.=195.8) Q12. [Response Sheet 11] In which aspects are you not satisfied with the current society?
Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
( 9.5) (a) A high-quality living environment has not been developed (21.7) (b) It is difficult to choose a working style (44.4) (c) There is no economic affluence or prospects for the people (15.8) (d) It is difficult to find opportunities (14.7) (e) It is difficult for people to accept and interact with one another ( 8.3) (f) It is difficult for people to strengthen their ambition and motivation to learn (11.7) (g) It does not allow us to maintain a healthy mind and body (37.1) (h) It is difficult for young people to aim to gain independence in society (28.5) (i) It is difficult for families to raise children (23.5) (j) It is difficult for women to aspire toward success in society (25.2) (k) It is difficult for the middle-aged and elderly to be involved in society ( 0.6) Other ( ) ( 9.5) None in particular ( 1.3) I do not know
(M.T.=251.8) Q13. [Response Sheet 12] Are you satisfied with the current society on the whole?
Please select one answer from the following.
( 7.1) (54.9) (31.0) ( 6.3) ( 0.7)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Satisfied Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Dissatisfied I do not know
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3. Evaluation of the government’s policies
Q14. [Response Sheet 13] Overall, to what extent do you think that the ideas and views of the people are reflected in the government’s policies? Please select one answer from the following.
( 1.6) (28.3) (52.2) (14.6) ( 3.3)
(a) (b) (c) (d)
To a large extent To some extent To a small extent Mostly not reflected
I do not know
(To Q15.) (To Q15.) (For those who responded “(b) To some extent,” “(c) To a small extent,” and “(d) Mostly not reflected” in Q14.)
SQ [Response Sheet 14] What do you think can be done to improve the extent to which the ideas and views of the people are reflected in the government’s policies? Please select one answer from the following.
(N=5,590)
(25.6) (a) By having politicians listen carefully to the people (22.0) (b) By having the people hold an interest in the government’s policies ( 4.8) (c) By having the mass media communicate the views of the people adequately (16.7) (d) By having the people gain awareness to vote during elections (15.6) (e) By having the government listen carefully to public opinion (12.8) (f) By expanding the spaces of civic participation ( 0.6) Other ( ) ( 1.9) I do not know
(For all respondents) Q15. [Response Sheet 15] With regard to the current situation in Japan, which are the areas that you think are
heading toward a positive direction? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(13.4) (a) Diplomacy (29.1) (l) Science and technology ( 7.3) (v) National character (10.3) (b) Defense ( 8.9) (m) Resources/Energy ( 1.9) (w) Social climate ( 1.7) (c) Government finances ( 8.9) (n) Food products ( 3.5) (x) Regional disparities( 3.0) (d) Commodity prices ( 9.6) (o) Natural environment (17.5) (y) Internationalization ( 7.3) (e) Business conditions ( 8.2) (p) Living environment ( 0.1) Other ( ) ( 6.4) (f) Economic power (19.1) (q) Disaster prevention (15.1) None/I do not know( 7.4) (g) Employment/
Labor conditions (19.8) (r) Public order ( 2.4) (s) Land/Housing
(29.2) (h) Medicine/Welfare (15.4) (t) Communications/ Transport
(16.7) (i) Education (15.3) (j) Culture (13.7) (u) Traffic order (M.T.=291.4)
Q16. [Response Sheet 15] With regard to the current situation in Japan, which are the areas that you think are
heading toward a negative direction? Please select all applicable answers. (M.A.)
(18.6) (a) Diplomacy ( 1.5) (l) Science and technology ( 8.0) (v) National character (24.2) (b) Defense (15.9) (m) Resources/Energy (17.5) (w) Social climate (38.0) (c) Government finances (12.5) (n) Food products (27.9) (x) Regional disparities(24.6) (d) Commodity prices (15.6) (o) Natural environment ( 4.5) (y) Internationalization (29.5) (e) Business conditions ( 7.5) (p) Living environment ( 0.3) Other ( ) (19.4) (f) Economic power ( 4.0) (q) Disaster prevention ( 7.5) None/I do not know(26.8) (g) Employment/
Labor conditions (17.8) (r) Public order ( 5.0) (s) Land/Housing
(14.2) (h) Medicine/Welfare ( 1.5) (t) Communications/ Transport
(11.1) (i) Education ( 1.7) (j) Culture ( 5.0) (u) Traffic order (M.T.=360.0)
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<<Respondent’s Profile>> Finally, please provide us with the following information about yourself, in order to facilitate the statistical analysis of your responses. F1 [Sex]
(47.1) Male (52.9) Female F2 [Age]How old are you?
( 3.3) 20 - 24 ( 8.5) 45 - 49 ( 9.6) 70 - 74 ( 4.0) 25 - 29 ( 8.1) 50 - 54 ( 7.2) 75 - 79 ( 5.4) 30 - 34 ( 7.9) 55 - 59 ( 7.4) 80 or above ( 7.3) 35 - 39 ( 9.7) 60 - 64 ( 8.9) 40 - 44 (12.8) 65 - 69
F3 [Response Sheet 16] [Employment status] Which of the following applies to your employment status? (48.1)(a) Employed (including executive officer) ( 8.9) (b) Self-employed (including home-based work) ( 2.1) (c) Family worker (40.8)(d) Unemployed (including homemaker, student) (To SQ-b.) ( 0.0) No response (For those who responded “a. Employed (including executive officer)”, “b. Self-employed (including home-
based work) ”, “c. Family worker” in F3.) SQ-a [Occupation] What is your occupation? (Write down specific details, and circle the applicable job category below.) (N=3,476)
( 6.8) Administrative or Managerial Worker (15.4) Professional or Technical Worker (19.1) Clerical Worker (30.1) Sales, Service, or Security Worker ( 3.5) Agriculture, Forestry, or Fishery Worker (25.0) Production, Transportation, Construction or Related Worker ( 0.0) No response
(For those who responded “d. Unemployed (including homemaker, student)” in F3.) SQ-b [Homemaker, other unemployed] Are you a homemaker? (N=2,400)
(48.7) Housewife ( 2.5) Househusband (48.9) Other (For those who responded “a. Employed (including executive officer)” in F3.) SQ-c [Response Sheet 17] [Type of Employment] Which of the following is applicable to you? (N=2,827)
( 5.0) (a) Executive officer (60.4) (b) Regular staff/employee (34.3) (c) Non-regular staff/employee (including contract staff and staff dispatched from worker dispatching agencies) ( 0.3) No response
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(For all respondents) F4. [No. of people in the household] What is the number of people who share the family budget in your
household, including yourself? (Not including domestic helpers)
(10.6) (31.7) (24.2) (19.7) ( 8.0) ( 3.9) ( 1.6) ( 0.2) 1 person 2 people 3 people 4 people 5 people 6 people 7 people
or more No
response F5 [Response Sheet 18] [Household] Which of the following categories is applicable to your household?
(10.6) (a) One-person household (26.4) (b) One-generation household (married couple only) (49.9) (c) Two-generation household (parents and child/children) (11.7) (d) Three-generation household (parents, child/children, and grandchild/grandchildren) ( 1.4) (e) Other household types ( 0.1) No response
F6 [Response Sheet 19] [Marital status] Are you married? Please select one answer.
(71.2) (12.9) (15.8) ( 0.1) (a) (b) (c)
Married (with spouse)
Married (divorced/widowed)
Unmarried No response
F7 [With/Without child/children] Do you have any children? Please include grown child/children or
child/children who do not live with you.
(76.6) I have a child/children (23.3) I do not have any children (0.1) No response
F8 [Person supporting the household] Are you the person mainly supporting the household, or is it someone else?
(52.2) (47.7) ( 0.1) Yourself Other than yourself No response
(To F9.)
SQa [Response Sheet 20] [Employment status of the person supporting the household] Which of the following is applicable to the person mainly supporting the household?
(N=2,802) (58.2) (a) Employed (including executive officer) (15.2) (b) Self-employed (including home-based work) (26.3) (c) Unemployed (To F9.) ( 0.3) No response
SQb [Occupation of the person supporting the household] What is the occupation of this person?
(Write down specific details, and circle the applicable job category below.) (N=2,057)
(11.0) Administrative or Managerial Worker (14.2) Professional or Technical Worker (15.2) Clerical worker (24.8) Sales, Service, or Security Worker ( 4.8) Agriculture, Forestry, or Fishery Worker (29.1) Production, Transportation, Construction, or Related worker ( 0.9) No response
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(For all respondents) F9. [No. of years of residence] How many years have you lived in this city (ward/town/village)?
( 3.2) ( 6.4) ( 7.8) (15.1) (67.5) ( 0.0)
Less than 2 years
2 years - Less than 5 years
5 years - Less than 10 years
10 years - Less than 20 years
20 years or more
No response
F10. [Response Sheet 21][Degree of satisfaction with life]
Overall, how satisfied are you with your current life? Please select one answer from the following.
(17.3) (63.8) (13.5) ( 3.7) ( 1.5) ( 0.2) (a) (b) (c) (d)
Satisfied Somewhat satisfied
Somewhat dissatisfied
Dissatisfied Neither I do not know
F11. [Response Sheet 22][Troubles and anxiety in everyday life]
Do you feel worried or anxious in your everyday life? Please select one answer from the following.
(13.7) (50.1) (24.6) (11.3) ( 0.2) (a) (b) (c) (d) Yes To some extent Not really Not at all I do not know
F12. [Response Sheet 23][Living standards]
Compared to the general public, what do you think is the standard of living for your household? Please select one answer from the following.
( 1.1) (14.0) (58.2) (20.6) ( 4.3) ( 1.8)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) High Upper-middle Middle Lower-middle Low I do not know
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F13 [Response Sheet 24][Internet usage] Do you use the Internet on a regular basis, for work or private use, such as web browsing or the sending and receiving of e-mails?
(46.3) (13.5) ( 4.2) (35.9) ( 0.1)
(a) (b) (c) (d) I use it almost
every day I occasionally
use it I mostly do not
use it I do not use it
at all I do not know
(To F15.)
F14 [Response Sheet 25][Dissemination of information using the Internet] This question relates to posting on the Internet. Do you use websites, blogs, online bulletin boards,
and/or social networking services (SNS) to add/update information about events related to you or your everyday thoughts and ideas? Please exclude the exchange of information via e-mail.
(N=3,761)
(8.5) (a) I add/update information almost every day (14.1) (b) I add/update information sometimes (12.9) (c) I mostly do not add/update information (64.4) (d) I do not disseminate any information ( 0.3) I do not know
(For all respondents) F15 [Ownership of fixed-line phone] Do you have a fixed-line phone for family use in the house that you are
residing in?
(87.4) Yes, I have a fixed-line phone (12.6) No, I do not have a fixed-line phone ( 0.0) I do not know
F16 [Ownership of mobile phone/smartphone] Do you have a mobile phone/smartphone for personal use?
(87.9) Yes, I have a mobile phone/smartphone (12.0) No, I do not have a mobile phone/smartphone ( 0.1) I do not know