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Value of the toy market in Japan from fiscal year 2015 to 2025 (in billion Japanese yen)

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June 2026

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Region

Japan

Survey time period

fiscal years 2015 to 2025; the Japanese fiscal year runs from April 1 of each stated year to March 31 of the following year

Special properties

the market size is based on the list price

Supplementary notes

100 Japanese yen equal 0.62 U.S. dollars or 0.54 euros as of July 2026.
Values have been rounded.

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In fiscal year 2025, the toy market in Japan was valued at around *** Japanese yen. This represented the third consecutive year with a size of over ** yen.

Toy segments

Manufacturers in Japan produce a variety of goods directed at children and adults alike, ranging from wooden blocks over plastic models to electronic smart toys. Apart from educational toys directed primarily at young children, major segments include collectibles targeting adolescents and adults. Items commonly collected in Japan include figurines, models, and trading cards, with licensors and licensees of popular characters releasing standard and limited-edition merchandise regularly.

Toy trends

The Japanese toy market is a steadily changing market influenced by thriving trends in popular culture, with the animation industry regularly inspiring new merchandise after a series’ broadcast. In particular, dolls, figurines, and plastic models are commonly based on characters in anime and manga series, with fandoms contributing to the success of collectible character goods.