The following data show the smoking rate by prefecture in Japan in 2013. Smoking rates are high in the northern Japan. Prefecture Rate % Hokkaido 27.6 Aomori 25.9 Fukushima 25.1 Miyagi 24.1 Fukuoka 23.6 Akita 23.5 Iwate 23.4 Ibaraki 23.3 Y…

The following data show the women's smoking rate in Japan from 1989 to 2014. Unit is %. Age 20～29 30～39 40～49 50～59 60～69 70 & over Average 1989 8.9 11.7 10.6 9.1 6.8 8.2 9.4 1990 11.9 11.0 11.3 8.0 8.5 7.2 9.7 1991 11.2 13.5 11.8 8.0…

The following data show the men's smoking rate in Japan from 1989 to 2014. Unit is %. Age 20～29 30～39 40～49 50～59 60～69 70 & over Average 1989 62.3 65.4 59.5 53.3 50.4 34.5 55.3 1990 52.9 63.3 56.6 50.1 51.8 38.8 53.1 1991 48.3 57.2 5…

Here is the coldest temperature record in Tokyo in June, from 1875 to 2016. Table: Coldest Temperature Record in Tokyo in June degrees C degrees F (yyyy/mm/dd) 1 8.5 47.3 (1888/6/5) 2 8.7 47.7 (1878/6/2) 3 8.7 47.7 (1878/6/1) 4 9.5 49.1 (1…

Here is the hottest temperature record in Tokyo in July, from 1875 to 2016. Table: Hottest Temperature Record in Tokyo in July degrees C degrees F (yyyy/mm/dd) 1 39.5 103.1 (2004/7/20) 2 38.1 100.6 (2004/7/21) 3 38.1 100.6 (2001/7/24) 4 37…

Here is the coldest temperature record in Tokyo in July, from 1875 to 2016. Table: Coldest Temperature Record in Tokyo in July degrees C degrees F (yyyy/mm/dd) 1 13.0 55.4 (1890/7/9) 2 13.1 55.6 (1884/7/3) 3 13.7 56.7 (1890/7/10) 4 13.9 57…

Here is the hottest temperature record in Tokyo in August, from 1875 to 2016. Table: Hottest Temperature Record in Tokyo in August degrees C degrees F (yyyy/mm/dd) 1 39.1 102.4 (1994/8/3) 2 38.7 101.7 (1996/8/15) 3 38.4 101.1 (1953/8/21) 4…

Here is the coldest temperature record in Tokyo in August, from 1875 to 2016. Table: Coldest Temperature Record in Tokyo in August degrees C degrees F (yyyy/mm/dd) 1 15.4 59.7 (1917/8/27) 2 15.5 59.9 (1913/8/2) 3 15.5 59.9 (1910/8/19) 4 15…

Here is the hottest temperature record in Tokyo in September, from 1875 to 2016. Table: Hottest Temperature Record in Tokyo in September degrees C degrees F (yyyy/mm/dd) 1 38.1 100.6 (1984/9/3) 2 37.8 100.0 (2000/9/2) 3 36.4 97.5 (1959/9/2…

Here is the coldest temperature record in Tokyo in September, from 1875 to 2016. Table: Coldest Temperature Record in Tokyo in September degrees C degrees F (yyyy/mm/dd) 1 10.5 50.9 (1906/9/28) 2 10.6 51.1 (1904/9/30) 3 10.9 51.6 (1919/9/2…

Here is the hottest temperature record in Tokyo in October, from 1875 to 2016. Table: Hottest Temperature Record in Tokyo in October degrees C degrees F (yyyy/mm/dd) 1 32.6 90.7 (1979/10/1) 2 32.3 90.1 (1938/10/3) 3 32.0 89.6 (2016/10/4) 4…

Here is the coldest temperature record in Tokyo in October, from 1875 to 2016. Table: Coldest Temperature Record in Tokyo in October degrees C degrees F (yyyy/mm/dd) 1 -0.5 31.1 (1877/10/31) 2 2.3 36.1 (1891/10/31) 3 2.6 36.7 (1877/10/25) …

Here is the hottest temperature record in Tokyo in November, from 1875 to 2016. Table: Hottest Temperature Record in Tokyo in November degrees C degrees F (yyyy/mm/dd) 1 27.3 81.14 (1923/11/1) 2 26.7 80.06 (1977/11/1) 3 25.9 78.62 (2009/11…

Here is the coldest temperature record in Tokyo in November, from 1875 to 2016. Table: Coldest Temperature Record in Tokyo in November degrees C degrees F (yyyy/mm/dd) 1 -3.1 26.42 (1912/11/30) 2 -2.8 26.96 (1882/11/26) 3 -2.7 27.14 (1876/…

Japan Automobile Dealers Association reported new car sales figures for the month of October 2016 in Japan. Figure: New Car Sales Figures by Brand in October 2016, Japan Table: New Car Sales Figures by Brand in October 2016, Japan (unit: c…

Nikkei press reported 2015 gasoline market share in Japan. According to it, the top supplier is JX Energy (13%). Figure: 2015 Gasoline Market Share in Japan Manufacturer Market share (%) JX Energy "ENEOS" 33.5 Tonen General "Esso" "Mobil" …

Shinagawa ward (in Tokyo) conducted a survey of children's living conditions in 2016. According to it, a certain portion of children eats dinner/supper without parents. The survay targets are parents of 2nd grade sudents and 9th grade stud…

Nikkei press reported 2015 solar cell market share in Japan. According to it, the top supplier is Sharp (13%). Figure: 2015 Solar Cell Market Share in Japan Manufacturer Market share (%) Sharp 12.7 Kyocera 10.8 Canadian Solar 10.4 Yingli G…

Nikkei press reported 2015 wind power output market share in Japan. According to it, the top supplier is Eurus Energy (21%). Figure: 2015 Wind Power Output Market Share in Japan Manufacturer Market share (%) Eurus Energy 20.8 J-POWER 12.9 …

Every year the Japanese official reports land prices of various points in Japan. According to its 2016 data, the most expensive area in Tokyo is Chuo ward where Ginza is located. Here is the ranking of land prices by ward in Tokyo. Table: …

The following data shows the changes in the number of cars (exclude trucks and buses) in Japan between 1966 and 2016. The number of cars is still increasing. Figure: Changes in the Number of Cars in Japan, 1966-2016 Year Cars (exclude truc…

Nikkei press reported 2015 wind power generator market share in Japan. According to it, the top supplier is Siemens (30%). Figure: 2015 Wind Power Generator Market Share in Japan Manufacturer Market share (%) Siemens 29.9 Hitachi 26.4 Gene…

A Internet site Mynavi conducted a survay of "popularity vote of font" in 2014. According to it, the most popular font in Japan is MS Gothic. Here is the ranking of "popularity vote of font". No. 9 Hiragino No. 1 MS Gothic 200 votes No. 2 …

Nikkei press reported 2015 NC lathe market share in Japan. According to it, the top supplier was Yamazaki Mazak (26%). Figure: 2015 NC Lathe Market Share in Japan Manufacturer Market share (%) Yamazaki Mazak 25.8 DMG MORI 24.3 Okuma 22.1 C…

Nikkei press reported 2015 machining center market share in Japan. According to it, the top supplier was FANUC (26%). Figure: 2015 Machining Center Market Share in Japan Manufacturer Market share (%) Fanuc 26.4 Okuma 20.7 Yamazaki Mazak 16…

Nikkei press reported 2015 watch market share in Japan. According to it, the top supplier was Casio (45%). Figure: 2015 Watch Market Share in Japan Manufacturer Market share (%) Casio 45.2 Citizen 30.6 Seiko 22.2 Orient Watch 1.7 Ricoh Ele…

Nikkei press reported 2015 plastic injection molding machine market share in Japan. According to it, the top supplier was FANUC (23%). Figure: 2015 Plastic Injection Molding Machine Market Share in Japan Manufacturer Market share (%) FANUC…

Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper coducted a survey "How Many Books Do You Read in a Month? (except magazine)" in September. According to it, 46% of Japanese people do not read any books in a month. Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper also asked them "Why d…

I bought a water cistern via Amazon.co.jp. It cost 2250 yen ($21.82 €19.69). Today I bought waterweed at Homac for 508 yen. Those are Brazilian Waterweed and Cabomba.

Bureau of Waterworks Tokyo Metropolitan Government conducted a survey of water use in the home. Here is the breakdown of the average monthly water use in Tokyo by size of household, 2012. Table: Monthly Water Use in Tokyo by Size of Househ…