survey answers were retrieved via mail and e-mail; respondents had used the internet within the most recent year
Method of interview
Postal questionnaire
Supplementary notes
Sample size of age groups: 6 to 12 years: n=860 13 to 19 years: n=1,155 20 to 29 years: n=1,288 30 to 39 years: n=1,661 40 to 49 years: n=2,213 50 to 59 years: n=2,628 60 to 69 years: n=2,742 70 to 79 years n=2,008 80 years and older: n=547
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Online gaming penetration rate among men in Japan 2024, by age group
According to a survey that was conducted in Japan in August 2024, **** percent of male teenage internet users played online games. The survey showed that a majority of respondents below the age of ** were online gamers.
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