Decline in the amusement industry and users due to the declining birthrate
First written in FY2017. 1 of 3 entries say "Worsened", first in FY2023. Latest entry: FY2024.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2020: 4 of 6 companies on the "Worse" side.
4 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2024RestatedAnnual report
「Although the Japanese amusement industry's market has been recovering since 2015, it has declined by approximately 30% from its peak owing to the diversification of the leisure market, the spread of home video games and the popularity of game applications using smartphones. In addition, the declining birth rate may reduce the number of children using the Group's facilities.」
The company continued to disclose the approximately 30% decline from the market's peak and the possibility of a decline in users due to the declining birth rate. - FY2023WorsenedAnnual report
「Although the Japanese amusement industry's market has been recovering since 2015, it has declined by approximately 30% from its peak owing to the diversification of the leisure market, the spread of home video games and the popularity of game applications using smartphones.」
The company provided a figure indicating a decline of approximately 30% from the market's peak in relation to the risk of domestic market contraction. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「The Japanese amusement industry has remained sluggish over the past several years and its market has contracted, owing to the diversification of leisure activities, the spread of home gaming and the recent popularity of social games. In addition, the declining birth rate may reduce the number of children using the Group's facilities.」
The company disclosed the contraction of the domestic market and the possibility of a decline in facility users as risks arising from the diversification of leisure activities, home gaming, social games and the declining birth rate.