multiple answers possible; respondents who listened to music within the past half year
Method of interview
Online survey
Supplementary notes
*The category "Subscription-based music streaming service (all)" includes the categories "Subscription-based music streaming service" and "Amazon Music Prime."
Survey question: "Which product or service did you use in order to enjoy music in the past half year? Please choose all items that apply."
According to a survey conducted in Japan in December 2024, **** percent of respondents used YouTube to listen to music. YouTube was the most commonly used method of listening to music in Japan, followed by subscription-based music streaming services and television.
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