[2026 Cherry Blossom Viewing Awareness Survey] The new trend for cherry blossom viewing is 'Nearby, short-duration, admiring the cherry blossoms'. Exploring new business opportunities for real stores from consumer needs changed by the COVID pandemic.
Impact Field released its 2026 awareness survey on cherry blossom viewing. The results highlight a new consumer trend prioritizing 'Taipa' (time performance), with people preferring to enjoy cherry blossoms nearby and for shorter durations.
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- 📰 Published: April 10, 2026 at 17:40
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Impact Field Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Kiyoto Sagae; hereinafter 'Impact Field'), a consolidated subsidiary of Impact Holdings Co., Ltd. operating a field marketing business, conducted an 'Awareness Survey on Cherry Blossom Viewing in 2026' targeting 546 registered staff members of the job introduction site 'MediF'.
As people's lifestyles have drastically changed through the COVID-19 pandemic and values regarding real-life experiences are being re-questioned, it has become clear that a new trend is emerging in how to enjoy 'Ohanami' (cherry blossom viewing), a staple of Japanese spring. We believe the consumer insights revealed from this survey will lead to hints for new marketing strategies and store operations for retail and service industries near cherry blossom viewing venues.
### Survey Results Summary
- Point 1: 'Quickly, nearby' is the new common sense for cherry blossom viewing. Over 40% of planned participants answered their travel time would be 'within 30 minutes'. There is a prominent trend to emphasize 'Taipa' (time performance) and enjoy it in accessible locations.
- Point 2: The main attraction is the 'cherry blossoms'. A shift from banquets to 'appreciation'. The top way to enjoy is 'watching the cherry blossoms (90.5%)'. On the other hand, there is a clear gender difference in seeking added value: men prefer 'food and alcohol', while women prefer 'taking photos and talking'.
- Point 3: The biggest dissatisfaction is 'crowds'. While men focus on operational issues like 'garbage problems' and 'securing space', women tend to care more about comfort and environmental factors like 'lack of toilets', 'cold', and 'pollen'.
## Participation Intent Remains High. Women Particularly Drive the Market.
When asked about their plans for cherry blossom viewing this year, about 60% (59.5%) of the total responded 'Yes (plan to go / already went)'. This suggests that although people's lifestyles have changed after the pandemic, the desire to participate in the real seasonal event of cherry blossom viewing remains high.
Looking by gender, women (61.5%) exceeded men (55.1%) by 6.4 percentage points, indicating that women are more proactive towards opportunities to enjoy seasonal events and spend time with friends and family.
## The New Normal is 'Taipa-Focused' Cherry Blossom Viewing. Over 40% Travel Within 30 Minutes.
When asking those who answered they will 'go' to cherry blossom viewing (N=325) about the travel time to the venue, '30...
As people's lifestyles have drastically changed through the COVID-19 pandemic and values regarding real-life experiences are being re-questioned, it has become clear that a new trend is emerging in how to enjoy 'Ohanami' (cherry blossom viewing), a staple of Japanese spring. We believe the consumer insights revealed from this survey will lead to hints for new marketing strategies and store operations for retail and service industries near cherry blossom viewing venues.
### Survey Results Summary
- Point 1: 'Quickly, nearby' is the new common sense for cherry blossom viewing. Over 40% of planned participants answered their travel time would be 'within 30 minutes'. There is a prominent trend to emphasize 'Taipa' (time performance) and enjoy it in accessible locations.
- Point 2: The main attraction is the 'cherry blossoms'. A shift from banquets to 'appreciation'. The top way to enjoy is 'watching the cherry blossoms (90.5%)'. On the other hand, there is a clear gender difference in seeking added value: men prefer 'food and alcohol', while women prefer 'taking photos and talking'.
- Point 3: The biggest dissatisfaction is 'crowds'. While men focus on operational issues like 'garbage problems' and 'securing space', women tend to care more about comfort and environmental factors like 'lack of toilets', 'cold', and 'pollen'.
## Participation Intent Remains High. Women Particularly Drive the Market.
When asked about their plans for cherry blossom viewing this year, about 60% (59.5%) of the total responded 'Yes (plan to go / already went)'. This suggests that although people's lifestyles have changed after the pandemic, the desire to participate in the real seasonal event of cherry blossom viewing remains high.
Looking by gender, women (61.5%) exceeded men (55.1%) by 6.4 percentage points, indicating that women are more proactive towards opportunities to enjoy seasonal events and spend time with friends and family.
## The New Normal is 'Taipa-Focused' Cherry Blossom Viewing. Over 40% Travel Within 30 Minutes.
When asking those who answered they will 'go' to cherry blossom viewing (N=325) about the travel time to the venue, '30...