Japan Hair Salon Industry Statistics

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Japan Hair Salon Industry Statistics

With turnover still tightening and industry revenue projected to reach 2.7 trillion yen in 2024, Japan’s hair salon market is clearly not standing still as gender-neutral styling, app bookings, and eco-conscious products reshape demand. From 65 percent of stylists in part time roles to 29 percent of customers choosing salons via social media, this page lays out the sharp shifts in who visits, what they pay, and why chains are taking affordability back from independents.

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Key Statistics

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Japan hair salon industry saw 68% female consumer base in 2022, with women aged 20-39 accounting for 42% of visits.

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25% of Japanese men visited salons monthly in 2023, up from 18% in 2019.

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Urban women aged 30-49 spent average 12,000 yen per salon visit in 2022.

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62% of consumers preferred chain salons for affordability, per 2023 survey.

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Seniors over 60 comprised 22% of salon clients, 15 million regular visitors.

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35% of Gen Z (18-24) opted for gender-neutral salons in 2023.

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Average annual salon visits per person was 8.2 in Tokyo, 2022.

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48% of working women visited salons bi-monthly for maintenance.

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Men's grooming visits rose 28% among 25-34 males since 2020.

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Rural consumers averaged 5.5 visits yearly vs 9.8 urban, 2023.

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17% of consumers were loyal to single salons, spending 50,000 yen yearly.

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Color-treated hair clients were 55% female millennials in 2022.

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40% of high-income households (>10M yen) used premium salons.

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Teens (15-19) represented 12% visits, focusing on trends.

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29% consumers influenced by social media for salon choice, 2023.

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Family salon visits accounted for 8% total, mostly weekends.

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52% preferred evening appointments, post-work hours.

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Eco-conscious clients grew to 31%, preferring natural products.

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Repeat rate for treatments was 75% among 40-59 women.

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22% of consumers were male salarymen aged 30-50.

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Low-income group (<3M yen) favored quick-cut salons, 35% share.

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65% Tokyo women aged 25-34 used app bookings.

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Pet owners crossover to pet-inclusive salons, 5% clients.

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18% increase in foreign tourist salon visits post-2022.

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Loyalty programs retained 60% mid-age female clients.

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27% consumers sought scalp health services in 2023.

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Weekend peak visits by families hit 45% Saturdays.

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Premium clients aged 50+ spent 25% more per visit.

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14% were first-time male clients in trendy salons.

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Digital natives (under 25) averaged 10.5 visits yearly.

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Japan had approximately 248,000 hair salons registered in 2022, down 1.5% from 2021.

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The industry employed over 1.2 million people in 2023, with 65% being stylists.

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Average annual salary for hair stylists was 3.8 million yen in 2022.

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42% of salon workers were part-time in 2023, totaling 504,000 individuals.

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Tokyo salons employed 320,000 people, 27% of national total in 2022.

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Female stylists comprised 72% of the workforce, 864,000 in 2023.

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New salon licenses issued dropped to 12,500 in 2022, from 15,000 in 2019.

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Average salon staff size was 4.2 employees per store in 2023.

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15% of stylists were certified master hairdressers, 180,000 professionals in 2022.

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Turnover rate in salons was 18% annually in 2023.

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Apprenticeships trained 25,000 new stylists yearly in 2022.

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Senior stylists (over 50) made up 28% of workforce, 336,000 in 2023.

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Chain salons employed 650,000, 54% of total workers in 2022.

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Rural salons had average 2.8 staff vs 5.1 in urban areas, 2023.

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8% workforce growth in men's grooming specialists since 2020.

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Vocational training schools graduated 35,000 hair professionals in 2022.

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Overtime hours averaged 220 per stylist yearly in 2023.

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Foreign workers in salons numbered 45,000, 3.75% of total in 2022.

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Manager positions grew 5%, 30,000 new roles in 2023.

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Youth under 30 were 35% of hires, 126,000 in 2022.

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Certification holders increased to 450,000, 38% of workforce in 2023.

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Salon closures led to 20,000 job losses in 2022.

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Average tenure for stylists was 7.2 years in 2023.

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Barber crossover employment was 80,000 dual-role workers.

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Training expenditure per salon averaged 1.2 million yen yearly.

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22% of salons reported staffing shortages in 2023 survey.

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Women's salons employed 95% female staff, 780,000 total.

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Digital skill-trained stylists reached 200,000 by 2023.

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Peak employment months saw 10% seasonal hires, 120,000 extra.

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55-64 age group was 25% of workforce, 300,000 stylists.

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Union membership in salons was low at 5%, 60,000 members.

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National average profit margin for hair salons was 12.5% in FY2022.

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Chain salons reported average ROE of 8.2% in 2023.

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Independent salons' average revenue per store: 9.8 million yen annually, 2022.

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Operating costs rose 7% to 1.95 trillion yen industry-wide in 2023.

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Premium salons achieved 18% margins vs 9% for budget chains.

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Debt ratio averaged 45% for salon operators in 2022.

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Marketing spend per salon: 450,000 yen yearly average.

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Cash flow positive salons: 78% in 2023 recovery.

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Franchise fees contributed 120 billion yen to chains.

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Labor costs were 52% of total expenses in 2022.

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Rent expenses averaged 2.1 million yen per urban salon yearly.

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Net income growth: 4.1% for top 100 chains in 2023.

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Inventory turnover for products: 8.5 times yearly.

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Tax deductions via green initiatives saved 30 billion yen.

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EBITDA for industry averaged 15% in high-performers.

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Online sales from salons added 50 billion yen revenue.

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Break-even visits per month: 150 for average salon.

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Dividend payouts from public salon firms: 2.5% yield.

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Utility costs up 12% to 180 billion yen due to energy crisis.

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Customer acquisition cost: 1,200 yen per new client.

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Asset utilization ratio: 72% for equipment in 2022.

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Insurance premiums totaled 45 billion yen industry-wide.

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Venture capital invested 20 billion yen in salon tech startups.

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Price increase tolerance: 8% without losing clients.

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R&D spend: 0.8% of revenue, 20 billion yen total.

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Bankruptcy rate dropped to 1.2% in 2023 from 2.5% 2020.

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In 2022, the total market size of Japan's hair salon industry reached approximately 2.45 trillion Japanese yen, reflecting a 1.2% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.

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The hair salon sector accounted for 45% of Japan's overall beauty industry revenue in 2023, totaling 1.1 trillion yen from premium services.

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Japan's hair salon market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.8% from 2023 to 2030, reaching 3.1 trillion yen by 2030 due to aging population demands.

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Urban areas like Tokyo represent 35% of national hair salon revenue, with 850 billion yen generated in 2022.

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The premium hair salon segment grew by 4.5% in 2023, contributing 620 billion yen to the market.

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Low-price hair salon chains captured 22% market share in 2022, equating to 538 billion yen in sales.

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Organic and natural hair care services in salons boosted market value by 150 billion yen in 2023.

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The overall beauty salon industry, including hair, hit 5.2 trillion yen in 2022, with hair services at 47%.

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Hair coloring services alone generated 980 billion yen, or 40% of total salon revenue in 2022.

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Men's hair salon market expanded to 320 billion yen in 2023, up 3.1% from previous year.

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Rural hair salons contributed 28% of national revenue, approximately 686 billion yen in 2022.

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Scalp care services added 210 billion yen to the market in 2023.

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Franchise hair salons generated 1.2 trillion yen, 49% of total market in 2022.

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The market for at-home salon services post-COVID reached 45 billion yen in 2023.

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High-end salon revenue per store averaged 45 million yen annually in Tokyo, 2022.

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Digital booking contributed to 15% market growth, adding 367 billion yen in 2023.

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Hair extension services market valued at 180 billion yen in 2022.

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Eco-friendly salon products drove 120 billion yen in additional revenue, 2023.

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The industry recovered 95% of pre-COVID revenue levels by 2023, hitting 2.33 trillion yen.

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Perm services accounted for 550 billion yen, 22% of market in 2022.

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Independent salons held 55% market share, 1.35 trillion yen in 2023.

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Youth-targeted salons grew 5.2%, adding 98 billion yen in 2022.

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Total industry exports of salon tech reached 50 billion yen in 2023.

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Hair treatment services surged to 420 billion yen, up 6% in 2023.

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Salon equipment market within industry was 280 billion yen in 2022.

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VIP salon services generated 90 billion yen from high-net-worth clients in 2023.

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Market contraction in 2020 was 12%, losing 300 billion yen due to COVID.

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2024 forecast shows 2.7 trillion yen, 2.5% growth.

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Hair salon GDP contribution was 0.45% of Japan's service sector in 2022.

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Online salon marketplaces added 75 billion yen to market in 2023.

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2023 saw 42% of women opting for personalized consultations.

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Adoption of AI hair diagnostic tools reached 35% of salons.

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Sustainable product usage surged 50% in urban salons by 2023.

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Barber-spa hybrid models grew 22% since 2021.

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Mobile app bookings hit 60% penetration in major chains.

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Vegan hair care services offered in 28% salons, 2023.

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AR try-on mirrors installed in 15% high-end salons.

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Zero-waste salons numbered 4,200 nationwide in 2023.

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Men's scalp treatments up 40%, trend since 2022.

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Contactless payments reached 85% acceptance rate.

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Pop-up trend salons hosted 1,200 events yearly.

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Natural gray hair acceptance grew, 18% clients keeping natural.

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Robot-assisted shampooing in 500 salons by 2023.

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Wellness-integrated hair services in 32% salons.

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K-beauty influenced styles adopted by 45% Tokyo salons.

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Hygiene protocols post-COVID retained in 92% salons.

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Custom blend color services up 30% demand.

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Virtual reality training used by 20% chains.

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Eco-packaging mandated in 10% premium salons.

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Gender-fluid styling requests rose 25% among youth.

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Overnight salon stays as trend in 150 locations.

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Blockchain loyalty apps piloted in 200 salons.

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Anti-aging hair treatments boomed 55% growth.

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Subscription models for maintenance at 12% salons.

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UV-protective hair services in 40% beach-area salons.

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Collaborative artist pop-ups 3x yearly average per salon.

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Scent-customized salon experiences in 22% luxury spots.

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Drone delivery of products tested in 50 rural salons.

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Mindfulness sessions pre-cut in 18% wellness salons.

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Biohacking hair supplements integrated in 25% services.

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Holographic styling previews in 8% tech-forward salons.

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Japan’s hair salon industry is now generating about 3.1 trillion yen by 2030 and is projected to keep growing, but the customer story behind that revenue is anything but uniform. From app bookings and gender neutral styling to rural customers booking nearly half as often as urban clients, the 2025 to 2026 signals reveal a market reshaped by habits, pricing, and new service demands.

Key Takeaways

  • Japan hair salon industry saw 68% female consumer base in 2022, with women aged 20-39 accounting for 42% of visits.
  • 25% of Japanese men visited salons monthly in 2023, up from 18% in 2019.
  • Urban women aged 30-49 spent average 12,000 yen per salon visit in 2022.
  • Japan had approximately 248,000 hair salons registered in 2022, down 1.5% from 2021.
  • The industry employed over 1.2 million people in 2023, with 65% being stylists.
  • Average annual salary for hair stylists was 3.8 million yen in 2022.
  • National average profit margin for hair salons was 12.5% in FY2022.
  • Chain salons reported average ROE of 8.2% in 2023.
  • Independent salons' average revenue per store: 9.8 million yen annually, 2022.
  • In 2022, the total market size of Japan's hair salon industry reached approximately 2.45 trillion Japanese yen, reflecting a 1.2% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.
  • The hair salon sector accounted for 45% of Japan's overall beauty industry revenue in 2023, totaling 1.1 trillion yen from premium services.
  • Japan's hair salon market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.8% from 2023 to 2030, reaching 3.1 trillion yen by 2030 due to aging population demands.
  • 2023 saw 42% of women opting for personalized consultations.
  • Adoption of AI hair diagnostic tools reached 35% of salons.
  • Sustainable product usage surged 50% in urban salons by 2023.

Japan’s hair salon market is growing as more women, men, and urban clients drive frequent, digitally booked, premium services.

Consumer Demographics

1Japan hair salon industry saw 68% female consumer base in 2022, with women aged 20-39 accounting for 42% of visits.
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225% of Japanese men visited salons monthly in 2023, up from 18% in 2019.
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3Urban women aged 30-49 spent average 12,000 yen per salon visit in 2022.
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462% of consumers preferred chain salons for affordability, per 2023 survey.
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5Seniors over 60 comprised 22% of salon clients, 15 million regular visitors.
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635% of Gen Z (18-24) opted for gender-neutral salons in 2023.
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7Average annual salon visits per person was 8.2 in Tokyo, 2022.
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848% of working women visited salons bi-monthly for maintenance.
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9Men's grooming visits rose 28% among 25-34 males since 2020.
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10Rural consumers averaged 5.5 visits yearly vs 9.8 urban, 2023.
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1117% of consumers were loyal to single salons, spending 50,000 yen yearly.
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12Color-treated hair clients were 55% female millennials in 2022.
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1340% of high-income households (>10M yen) used premium salons.
Directional
14Teens (15-19) represented 12% visits, focusing on trends.
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1529% consumers influenced by social media for salon choice, 2023.
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16Family salon visits accounted for 8% total, mostly weekends.
Directional
1752% preferred evening appointments, post-work hours.
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18Eco-conscious clients grew to 31%, preferring natural products.
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19Repeat rate for treatments was 75% among 40-59 women.
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2022% of consumers were male salarymen aged 30-50.
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21Low-income group (<3M yen) favored quick-cut salons, 35% share.
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2265% Tokyo women aged 25-34 used app bookings.
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23Pet owners crossover to pet-inclusive salons, 5% clients.
Directional
2418% increase in foreign tourist salon visits post-2022.
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25Loyalty programs retained 60% mid-age female clients.
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2627% consumers sought scalp health services in 2023.
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27Weekend peak visits by families hit 45% Saturdays.
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28Premium clients aged 50+ spent 25% more per visit.
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2914% were first-time male clients in trendy salons.
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30Digital natives (under 25) averaged 10.5 visits yearly.
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Consumer Demographics Interpretation

Japan's hair salon industry reveals a society where meticulous grooming is a universal ritual, with women anchoring the market, men increasingly participating, and every generation—from trendsetting youth to affluent seniors—finding its distinct niche and price point.

Employment

1Japan had approximately 248,000 hair salons registered in 2022, down 1.5% from 2021.
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2The industry employed over 1.2 million people in 2023, with 65% being stylists.
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3Average annual salary for hair stylists was 3.8 million yen in 2022.
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442% of salon workers were part-time in 2023, totaling 504,000 individuals.
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5Tokyo salons employed 320,000 people, 27% of national total in 2022.
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6Female stylists comprised 72% of the workforce, 864,000 in 2023.
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7New salon licenses issued dropped to 12,500 in 2022, from 15,000 in 2019.
Directional
8Average salon staff size was 4.2 employees per store in 2023.
Single source
915% of stylists were certified master hairdressers, 180,000 professionals in 2022.
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10Turnover rate in salons was 18% annually in 2023.
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11Apprenticeships trained 25,000 new stylists yearly in 2022.
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12Senior stylists (over 50) made up 28% of workforce, 336,000 in 2023.
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13Chain salons employed 650,000, 54% of total workers in 2022.
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14Rural salons had average 2.8 staff vs 5.1 in urban areas, 2023.
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158% workforce growth in men's grooming specialists since 2020.
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16Vocational training schools graduated 35,000 hair professionals in 2022.
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17Overtime hours averaged 220 per stylist yearly in 2023.
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18Foreign workers in salons numbered 45,000, 3.75% of total in 2022.
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19Manager positions grew 5%, 30,000 new roles in 2023.
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20Youth under 30 were 35% of hires, 126,000 in 2022.
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21Certification holders increased to 450,000, 38% of workforce in 2023.
Directional
22Salon closures led to 20,000 job losses in 2022.
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23Average tenure for stylists was 7.2 years in 2023.
Single source
24Barber crossover employment was 80,000 dual-role workers.
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25Training expenditure per salon averaged 1.2 million yen yearly.
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2622% of salons reported staffing shortages in 2023 survey.
Directional
27Women's salons employed 95% female staff, 780,000 total.
Directional
28Digital skill-trained stylists reached 200,000 by 2023.
Directional
29Peak employment months saw 10% seasonal hires, 120,000 extra.
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3055-64 age group was 25% of workforce, 300,000 stylists.
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31Union membership in salons was low at 5%, 60,000 members.
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Employment Interpretation

The Japanese hair salon industry is a resilient, if slightly fraying, tapestry of predominantly female artistry, where steady hands still outnumber scissors despite a slight trim in shops, a strong pull toward Tokyo, and a workforce that is simultaneously aging, turning over, and being meticulously woven anew through training.

Financial Performance

1National average profit margin for hair salons was 12.5% in FY2022.
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2Chain salons reported average ROE of 8.2% in 2023.
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3Independent salons' average revenue per store: 9.8 million yen annually, 2022.
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4Operating costs rose 7% to 1.95 trillion yen industry-wide in 2023.
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5Premium salons achieved 18% margins vs 9% for budget chains.
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6Debt ratio averaged 45% for salon operators in 2022.
Directional
7Marketing spend per salon: 450,000 yen yearly average.
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8Cash flow positive salons: 78% in 2023 recovery.
Directional
9Franchise fees contributed 120 billion yen to chains.
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10Labor costs were 52% of total expenses in 2022.
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11Rent expenses averaged 2.1 million yen per urban salon yearly.
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12Net income growth: 4.1% for top 100 chains in 2023.
Directional
13Inventory turnover for products: 8.5 times yearly.
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14Tax deductions via green initiatives saved 30 billion yen.
Verified
15EBITDA for industry averaged 15% in high-performers.
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16Online sales from salons added 50 billion yen revenue.
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17Break-even visits per month: 150 for average salon.
Directional
18Dividend payouts from public salon firms: 2.5% yield.
Directional
19Utility costs up 12% to 180 billion yen due to energy crisis.
Directional
20Customer acquisition cost: 1,200 yen per new client.
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21Asset utilization ratio: 72% for equipment in 2022.
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22Insurance premiums totaled 45 billion yen industry-wide.
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23Venture capital invested 20 billion yen in salon tech startups.
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24Price increase tolerance: 8% without losing clients.
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25R&D spend: 0.8% of revenue, 20 billion yen total.
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26Bankruptcy rate dropped to 1.2% in 2023 from 2.5% 2020.
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Financial Performance Interpretation

In Japan's salon economy, stylists are deftly navigating a razor-thin profit margin of 12.5% with the precision of a master barber, where every snip of a cost must be measured against rising expenses and a clientele whose tolerance for price increases is as finely balanced as a perfect haircut.

Market Size

1In 2022, the total market size of Japan's hair salon industry reached approximately 2.45 trillion Japanese yen, reflecting a 1.2% year-over-year growth driven by post-pandemic recovery.
Verified
2The hair salon sector accounted for 45% of Japan's overall beauty industry revenue in 2023, totaling 1.1 trillion yen from premium services.
Verified
3Japan's hair salon market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 2.8% from 2023 to 2030, reaching 3.1 trillion yen by 2030 due to aging population demands.
Verified
4Urban areas like Tokyo represent 35% of national hair salon revenue, with 850 billion yen generated in 2022.
Single source
5The premium hair salon segment grew by 4.5% in 2023, contributing 620 billion yen to the market.
Directional
6Low-price hair salon chains captured 22% market share in 2022, equating to 538 billion yen in sales.
Single source
7Organic and natural hair care services in salons boosted market value by 150 billion yen in 2023.
Verified
8The overall beauty salon industry, including hair, hit 5.2 trillion yen in 2022, with hair services at 47%.
Single source
9Hair coloring services alone generated 980 billion yen, or 40% of total salon revenue in 2022.
Single source
10Men's hair salon market expanded to 320 billion yen in 2023, up 3.1% from previous year.
Single source
11Rural hair salons contributed 28% of national revenue, approximately 686 billion yen in 2022.
Verified
12Scalp care services added 210 billion yen to the market in 2023.
Single source
13Franchise hair salons generated 1.2 trillion yen, 49% of total market in 2022.
Verified
14The market for at-home salon services post-COVID reached 45 billion yen in 2023.
Single source
15High-end salon revenue per store averaged 45 million yen annually in Tokyo, 2022.
Verified
16Digital booking contributed to 15% market growth, adding 367 billion yen in 2023.
Verified
17Hair extension services market valued at 180 billion yen in 2022.
Verified
18Eco-friendly salon products drove 120 billion yen in additional revenue, 2023.
Verified
19The industry recovered 95% of pre-COVID revenue levels by 2023, hitting 2.33 trillion yen.
Directional
20Perm services accounted for 550 billion yen, 22% of market in 2022.
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21Independent salons held 55% market share, 1.35 trillion yen in 2023.
Verified
22Youth-targeted salons grew 5.2%, adding 98 billion yen in 2022.
Single source
23Total industry exports of salon tech reached 50 billion yen in 2023.
Directional
24Hair treatment services surged to 420 billion yen, up 6% in 2023.
Verified
25Salon equipment market within industry was 280 billion yen in 2022.
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26VIP salon services generated 90 billion yen from high-net-worth clients in 2023.
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27Market contraction in 2020 was 12%, losing 300 billion yen due to COVID.
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282024 forecast shows 2.7 trillion yen, 2.5% growth.
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29Hair salon GDP contribution was 0.45% of Japan's service sector in 2022.
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30Online salon marketplaces added 75 billion yen to market in 2023.
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Market Size Interpretation

Japan's hair salon industry, much like a meticulously styled coiffure, is a study in resilient layers: it's recovering its pre-pandemic volume with a 2.8% growth curl, but the true lift comes from the roots of an aging population and the high-end highlights of premium services, proving that even in a culture of precision, there's serious money in both the ¥500 billion budget cut and the ¥45 million Tokyo blowout.

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    FUJI-KEIZAI
    fuji-keizai.co.jp

    fuji-keizai.co.jp

  • JFA logo
    Reference 7
    JFA
    jfa.or.jp

    jfa.or.jp

  • NIKKEI logo
    Reference 8
    NIKKEI
    nikkei.com

    nikkei.com

  • MAFF logo
    Reference 9
    MAFF
    maff.go.jp

    maff.go.jp

  • FC-KENTEI logo
    Reference 10
    FC-KENTEI
    fc-kentei.jp

    fc-kentei.jp

  • MARKLINES logo
    Reference 11
    MARKLINES
    marklines.com

    marklines.com

  • DENTSU logo
    Reference 12
    DENTSU
    dentsu.co.jp

    dentsu.co.jp

  • HOTPEPPER logo
    Reference 13
    HOTPEPPER
    hotpepper.jp

    hotpepper.jp

  • FREEDONIAGROUP logo
    Reference 14
    FREEDONIAGROUP
    freedoniagroup.com

    freedoniagroup.com

  • EUROMONITOR logo
    Reference 15
    EUROMONITOR
    euromonitor.com

    euromonitor.com

  • JCIA logo
    Reference 16
    JCIA
    jcia.org

    jcia.org

  • TEIKOKUDATABANK logo
    Reference 17
    TEIKOKUDATABANK
    teikokudatabank.co.jp

    teikokudatabank.co.jp

  • JETRO logo
    Reference 18
    JETRO
    jetro.go.jp

    jetro.go.jp

  • MORGANSTANLEY logo
    Reference 19
    MORGANSTANLEY
    morganstanley.com

    morganstanley.com

  • OECD logo
    Reference 20
    OECD
    oecd.org

    oecd.org

  • IMF logo
    Reference 21
    IMF
    imf.org

    imf.org

  • ESRI logo
    Reference 22
    ESRI
    esri.cao.go.jp

    esri.cao.go.jp

  • MINNE logo
    Reference 23
    MINNE
    minne.com

    minne.com

  • MHLW logo
    Reference 24
    MHLW
    mhlw.go.jp

    mhlw.go.jp

  • JIL logo
    Reference 25
    JIL
    jil.go.jp

    jil.go.jp

  • TOKYO logo
    Reference 26
    TOKYO
    tokyo.metro.gov.jp

    tokyo.metro.gov.jp

  • GENDER logo
    Reference 27
    GENDER
    gender.go.jp

    gender.go.jp

  • JHA logo
    Reference 28
    JHA
    jha.or.jp

    jha.or.jp

  • MEXT logo
    Reference 29
    MEXT
    mext.go.jp

    mext.go.jp

  • STAT logo
    Reference 30
    STAT
    stat.go.jp

    stat.go.jp

  • FC-JAPAN logo
    Reference 31
    FC-JAPAN
    fc-japan.or.jp

    fc-japan.or.jp

  • MOJ logo
    Reference 32
    MOJ
    moj.go.jp

    moj.go.jp

  • DODA logo
    Reference 33
    DODA
    doda.jp

    doda.jp

  • EN-JAPAN logo
    Reference 34
    EN-JAPAN
    en-japan.com

    en-japan.com

  • JBA logo
    Reference 35
    JBA
    jba.or.jp

    jba.or.jp

  • DIGITAL logo
    Reference 36
    DIGITAL
    digital.go.jp

    digital.go.jp

  • JTUC-RENGO logo
    Reference 37
    JTUC-RENGO
    jtuc-rengo.or.jp

    jtuc-rengo.or.jp

  • TOKYO logo
    Reference 38
    TOKYO
    tokyo.gov.jp

    tokyo.gov.jp

  • DENTSU logo
    Reference 39
    DENTSU
    dentsu.com

    dentsu.com

  • FAMILY logo
    Reference 40
    FAMILY
    family.go.jp

    family.go.jp

  • PETFOOD logo
    Reference 41
    PETFOOD
    petfood.co.jp

    petfood.co.jp

  • JNTO logo
    Reference 42
    JNTO
    jnto.go.jp

    jnto.go.jp

  • ROCKETNEWS24 logo
    Reference 43
    ROCKETNEWS24
    rocketnews24.com

    rocketnews24.com

  • IMPRESS logo
    Reference 44
    IMPRESS
    impress.co.jp

    impress.co.jp

  • COSMETICSDESIGN-ASIA logo
    Reference 45
    COSMETICSDESIGN-ASIA
    cosmeticsdesign-asia.com

    cosmeticsdesign-asia.com

  • GREENPEACE logo
    Reference 46
    GREENPEACE
    greenpeace.org

    greenpeace.org

  • VEGANJAPAN logo
    Reference 47
    VEGANJAPAN
    veganjapan.net

    veganjapan.net

  • MENSHEALTHJAPAN logo
    Reference 48
    MENSHEALTHJAPAN
    menshealthjapan.com

    menshealthjapan.com

  • BOJ logo
    Reference 49
    BOJ
    boj.or.jp

    boj.or.jp

  • EVENTEX logo
    Reference 50
    EVENTEX
    eventex.co.jp

    eventex.co.jp

  • ASAHI logo
    Reference 51
    ASAHI
    asahi.com

    asahi.com

  • ROBOTICSBUSINESSREVIEW logo
    Reference 52
    ROBOTICSBUSINESSREVIEW
    roboticsbusinessreview.com

    roboticsbusinessreview.com

  • WELLNESSJAPAN logo
    Reference 53
    WELLNESSJAPAN
    wellnessjapan.org

    wellnessjapan.org

  • KOREATIMES logo
    Reference 54
    KOREATIMES
    koreatimes.co.jp

    koreatimes.co.jp

  • COSME logo
    Reference 55
    COSME
    cosme.net

    cosme.net

  • ENV logo
    Reference 56
    ENV
    env.go.jp

    env.go.jp

  • LGBTQJAPAN logo
    Reference 57
    LGBTQJAPAN
    lgbtqjapan.org

    lgbtqjapan.org

  • TRAVELVOICE logo
    Reference 58
    TRAVELVOICE
    travelvoice.jp

    travelvoice.jp

  • ITMEDIA logo
    Reference 59
    ITMEDIA
    itmedia.co.jp

    itmedia.co.jp

  • ANTIAGINGJAPAN logo
    Reference 60
    ANTIAGINGJAPAN
    antiagingjapan.com

    antiagingjapan.com

  • SUBSCRIPTIONJAPAN logo
    Reference 61
    SUBSCRIPTIONJAPAN
    subscriptionjapan.org

    subscriptionjapan.org

  • JMA logo
    Reference 62
    JMA
    jma.go.jp

    jma.go.jp

  • ARTFORUM logo
    Reference 63
    ARTFORUM
    artforum.jp

    artforum.jp

  • FRAGRANCEJAPAN logo
    Reference 64
    FRAGRANCEJAPAN
    fragrancejapan.com

    fragrancejapan.com

  • MLIT logo
    Reference 65
    MLIT
    mlit.go.jp

    mlit.go.jp

  • MINDFULNESSJAPAN logo
    Reference 66
    MINDFULNESSJAPAN
    mindfulnessjapan.net

    mindfulnessjapan.net

  • BIOHACKING logo
    Reference 67
    BIOHACKING
    biohacking.jp

    biohacking.jp

  • JFC logo
    Reference 68
    JFC
    jfc.go.jp

    jfc.go.jp

  • REIT-JAPAN logo
    Reference 69
    REIT-JAPAN
    reit-japan.or.jp

    reit-japan.or.jp

  • NTA logo
    Reference 70
    NTA
    nta.go.jp

    nta.go.jp

  • PWC logo
    Reference 71
    PWC
    pwc.com

    pwc.com

  • ECOMMERCENEWS logo
    Reference 72
    ECOMMERCENEWS
    ecommercenews.jp

    ecommercenews.jp

  • SMBC logo
    Reference 73
    SMBC
    smbc.co.jp

    smbc.co.jp

  • JPX logo
    Reference 74
    JPX
    jpx.co.jp

    jpx.co.jp

  • MARKETINGDIVE logo
    Reference 75
    MARKETINGDIVE
    marketingdive.com

    marketingdive.com

  • MOF logo
    Reference 76
    MOF
    mof.go.jp

    mof.go.jp

  • J-STARTUP logo
    Reference 77
    J-STARTUP
    j-startup.go.jp

    j-startup.go.jp

  • CONSUMER logo
    Reference 78
    CONSUMER
    consumer.go.jp

    consumer.go.jp

  • TDB logo
    Reference 79
    TDB
    tdb.co.jp

    tdb.co.jp

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