Decline in the Younger Population Due to the Declining Birthrate and Aging Population
First written in FY2016. 3 of 5 entries say "Restated". Latest entry: FY2021.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2023: 10 of 30 companies on the "Worse" side.
39 other companies' latest entry also says "Restated".
- FY2021RestatedAnnual report
「Japan is experiencing a “declining birthrate and an aging population,” and the young population, which is the Group's core target market, is gradually declining. The Group is focusing on attracting families, primarily through its Spo-cha facilities, attracting seniors through bowling classes and other initiatives, and capturing inbound demand. However, if the expansion of its target customer base does not progress as planned, this may affect the Group's operating results.」
The decline in the young population and the Group's continued response targeting families, seniors and inbound demand were described. - FY2019Added efforts to capture inbound demandAnnual report
「The Group is focusing on attracting families, primarily through its Spo-cha facilities, attracting seniors through bowling classes and other initiatives, and capturing inbound demand. However, if the expansion of its target customer base does not progress as planned, this may affect the Group's operating results.」
As a response to the decline in the young population, the Group explicitly identified efforts to capture inbound demand in addition to its existing focus on families and seniors. - FY2018RestatedAnnual report
「Japan is experiencing a “declining birthrate and an aging population,” and the young population, which is the Group's core target market, is gradually declining.」
The declining birthrate and aging population and the decline in the young population were restated, with attracting families and seniors described as countermeasures. - FY2017RestatedAnnual report
「Japan is experiencing a declining birthrate and an aging population, and the young population, which is the Group's core target market, is gradually declining.」
The decline in the young population and the potential impact if expansion to families and seniors does not progress were restated. - FY2016First statedAnnual report
「Japan is experiencing a declining birthrate and an aging population, and the young population, which is the Group's core target market, is gradually declining. The Group is focusing on attracting families, primarily through its Spo-cha facilities, and seniors through bowling classes and other initiatives. However, if the expansion of its target customer base does not progress as planned, this may affect the Group's operating results.」
The decline in the young population was identified as a risk, with the Group responding by expanding its target customer base to families and seniors.