Survey: 58% of people change their attitude towards belongings due to new life; 'Clothes and fashion accessories' top the list of unused items after moving
NEXER and Tokyo Waste Collection Dodo surveyed 500 people nationwide about their 'attitudes toward unneeded items after starting a new life.' 51.7% identified 'clothes and fashion accessories' as the top unused item after moving, with 'bringing them just in case' cited as the primary reason.
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## Survey on Attitudes Toward Unneeded Items After Settling Into a New Life
April is a time for life transitions such as moving, starting school, beginning a new job, or transferring. As people acclimate to new environments and settle into a daily rhythm, many realize they brought items they ultimately never used.
NEXER, in collaboration with Tokyo Waste Collection Dodo, surveyed 500 men and women nationwide regarding their awareness of unneeded items after settling into a new life.
### Survey Overview
Survey Method: Online questionnaire
Survey Period: April 13 to April 26, 2026
Target Audience: Men and women nationwide
Valid Responses: 500 samples
### Results
#### 25.8% report experiencing an increase or decrease in unneeded items due to starting a new life
When asked if starting a new life led to an increase or decrease in unnecessary items, 25.8% answered 'Yes,' while 74.2% answered 'No.'
#### 67.4% admit to bringing items when moving that were never used
Among those who experienced changes in unneeded items, 67.4% acknowledged having brought items that remained unused in their new home.
#### Clothing and fashion accessories are the #1 unused item (51.7%)
When asked what those unused items were, 'clothes and fashion accessories' ranked first at 51.7%, followed by 'tableware/kitchen supplies' at 31.0% and 'books/magazines' at 29.9%.
#### 55.0% realized they didn't need certain items once settled
55.0% of those who experienced changes in unneeded items realized 1-2 months after moving that they didn't actually need certain possessions. This suggests that people begin to distinguish necessary from unnecessary items only after their lifestyle stabilizes, rather than during the chaotic moving period.
#### 'Just in case' is the primary reason for bringing unused items (57.7%)
When asked why they brought items they never used, the most frequent reason was 'I brought them just in case,' cited by 57.7% of respondents.
April is a time for life transitions such as moving, starting school, beginning a new job, or transferring. As people acclimate to new environments and settle into a daily rhythm, many realize they brought items they ultimately never used.
NEXER, in collaboration with Tokyo Waste Collection Dodo, surveyed 500 men and women nationwide regarding their awareness of unneeded items after settling into a new life.
### Survey Overview
Survey Method: Online questionnaire
Survey Period: April 13 to April 26, 2026
Target Audience: Men and women nationwide
Valid Responses: 500 samples
### Results
#### 25.8% report experiencing an increase or decrease in unneeded items due to starting a new life
When asked if starting a new life led to an increase or decrease in unnecessary items, 25.8% answered 'Yes,' while 74.2% answered 'No.'
#### 67.4% admit to bringing items when moving that were never used
Among those who experienced changes in unneeded items, 67.4% acknowledged having brought items that remained unused in their new home.
#### Clothing and fashion accessories are the #1 unused item (51.7%)
When asked what those unused items were, 'clothes and fashion accessories' ranked first at 51.7%, followed by 'tableware/kitchen supplies' at 31.0% and 'books/magazines' at 29.9%.
#### 55.0% realized they didn't need certain items once settled
55.0% of those who experienced changes in unneeded items realized 1-2 months after moving that they didn't actually need certain possessions. This suggests that people begin to distinguish necessary from unnecessary items only after their lifestyle stabilizes, rather than during the chaotic moving period.
#### 'Just in case' is the primary reason for bringing unused items (57.7%)
When asked why they brought items they never used, the most frequent reason was 'I brought them just in case,' cited by 57.7% of respondents.
FAQ
新生活をきっかけに不用品の増減を実感した人の割合は？
全国の男女500名を対象とした調査で、25.8%が不用品の増減を実感したと回答しています。
引越し時に「持っていったが結局使わなかった」モノの第1位は？
「洋服・ファッション小物」で、51.7%となっています。
不用品が出た理由として最も多いものは？
57.7%が「念のため持っていったから」と回答しています。
新生活が落ち着いた頃に「これは要らない」と気づく人はどの程度いますか？
新生活で不用品の増減を経験した人のうち、55.0%が1〜2ヶ月後に不用品に気づいたと回答しています。
この調査の共同実施者は誰ですか？
株式会社NEXERと東京不用品回収ドドが共同で実施しました。