Nearly Half of Oshi-katsu Enthusiasts Use Cars! High Efficiency and Ease of Use for Multiple People Cited as Reasons for Choosing Car Travel
PARK24 Co., Ltd. announced the results of a survey on 'Cars and Oshi-katsu' (fandom activities) conducted among members of 'Times Club'. The survey revealed that nearly half of Oshi-katsu enthusiasts utilize cars for their activities, citing high efficiency and convenience for group travel as key reasons. This trend is particularly prominent among younger generations, who use cars for live concerts, events, merchandise purchases, and pilgrimage to sacred sites.
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PARK24 Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Nishikawa) announced the results of a survey on "Cars and Oshi-katsu" conducted among members of its driver-oriented membership service, "Times Club*."
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Survey Result Highlights
① Approximately 1 in 4 people engage in "Oshi-katsu"! A higher percentage of younger generations tend to engage in Oshi-katsu
② Top 3 "Oshi" target genres: "Artists," "Idols," "Sports"
③ Nearly half of Oshi-katsu enthusiasts use cars! Chosen as a means of transportation for its high efficiency and ease of use for multiple people
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PARK24 announces the results of surveys on cars and transportation on the 9th of every month. This month's detailed survey results on "Cars and Oshi-katsu" are as follows:
*A membership service with no admission fee or annual fee. Members can earn points by using Times Parking, Times Car, Times Car Rental, etc., and receive member-exclusive services. As of the end of March 2026, it has 13.56 million members.
*This survey targeted individuals who have used car-related services such as parking lots, car-sharing, and rental cars.
① Approximately 1 in 4 people engage in "Oshi-katsu"! A higher percentage of younger generations tend to engage in Oshi-katsu
23% of respondents said they currently engage in Oshi-katsu. This indicates that approximately 1 in 4 people are involved in Oshi-katsu, firmly establishing it as a lifestyle and hobby.
Looking at the results by age group, 38% of those under 20, 31% of those in their 30s, and 24% of those in their 40s engage in Oshi-katsu, showing a higher tendency among younger generations. While the percentage gradually decreases with age, it was revealed that about 1 in 5 people in their 50s and even about 1 in 10 in their 60s and older engage in Oshi-katsu. It appears that Oshi-katsu is spreading among younger generations but is also deeply rooted across a wide range of age groups.
② Top 3 "Oshi" target genres: "Artists," "Idols," "Sports"
When asked about the target genres for those engaging in Oshi-katsu, "Artists" accounted for 38% and "Idols" for 19%, with the music field making up over half of the total. This was followed by "Sports" at 14%, "Anime" at 9%, and "Actors/Talents" at 5%. In the "Other" category (7%), diverse responses such as animals like "cats," "mascot characters," and "castles" were observed. This indicates that the targets of Oshi-katsu are not limited to specific genres but are highly diverse.
③ Nearly half of Oshi-katsu enthusiasts use cars! Chosen as a means of transportation for its high efficiency and ease of use for multiple people
Among those who engage in Oshi-katsu, 45% reported having used a car for their activities.
The most common purpose for using a car for Oshi-katsu was "for live concerts" at 67%, followed by "for events/stage performances" at 40%, and "merchandise purchase" at 20%. Cars seem to be chosen because live concerts are often held at venues accessible by car, and merchandise purchases often involve carrying a lot of luggage. Additionally, about 15% use cars for purposes such as "pilgrimage to sacred places/filming locations related to works" or "touring spots visited by their Oshi," suggesting that cars contribute to expanding the scope of Oshi-katsu activities.
When asked why they chose car travel for Oshi-katsu, the most common answer was "because I wanted to travel efficiently" at 57%. Other reasons included "because I had a lot of luggage" and "because it was night or early morning travel," indicating that cars are chosen in situations where public transportation would involve the burden of carrying luggage or time constraints. Furthermore, some individuals were observed to be more active, using cars not only for travel to Oshi-katsu destinations but also for enjoying sightseeing in the surrounding areas.
This survey revealed that nearly half of current Oshi-katsu enthusiasts have used a car for their activities. Cars are utilized as an efficient means of transportation for participating in live events, as well as for pilgrimages and local sightseeing, suggesting that Oshi-katsu serves as an impetus for visiting surrounding regions.
"Times Car," a car-sharing service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year nationwide, is recommended for Oshi-katsu as well, allowing users to use a car at their own pace whenever needed, which is convenient for carrying merchandise or traveling long distances. Please make use of it.
■ Survey Overview
Target: Times Club members
(Individuals who joined after March 2, 2025, and have recently used PARK24 Group services.)
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Survey Result Highlights
① Approximately 1 in 4 people engage in "Oshi-katsu"! A higher percentage of younger generations tend to engage in Oshi-katsu
② Top 3 "Oshi" target genres: "Artists," "Idols," "Sports"
③ Nearly half of Oshi-katsu enthusiasts use cars! Chosen as a means of transportation for its high efficiency and ease of use for multiple people
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PARK24 announces the results of surveys on cars and transportation on the 9th of every month. This month's detailed survey results on "Cars and Oshi-katsu" are as follows:
*A membership service with no admission fee or annual fee. Members can earn points by using Times Parking, Times Car, Times Car Rental, etc., and receive member-exclusive services. As of the end of March 2026, it has 13.56 million members.
*This survey targeted individuals who have used car-related services such as parking lots, car-sharing, and rental cars.
① Approximately 1 in 4 people engage in "Oshi-katsu"! A higher percentage of younger generations tend to engage in Oshi-katsu
23% of respondents said they currently engage in Oshi-katsu. This indicates that approximately 1 in 4 people are involved in Oshi-katsu, firmly establishing it as a lifestyle and hobby.
Looking at the results by age group, 38% of those under 20, 31% of those in their 30s, and 24% of those in their 40s engage in Oshi-katsu, showing a higher tendency among younger generations. While the percentage gradually decreases with age, it was revealed that about 1 in 5 people in their 50s and even about 1 in 10 in their 60s and older engage in Oshi-katsu. It appears that Oshi-katsu is spreading among younger generations but is also deeply rooted across a wide range of age groups.
② Top 3 "Oshi" target genres: "Artists," "Idols," "Sports"
When asked about the target genres for those engaging in Oshi-katsu, "Artists" accounted for 38% and "Idols" for 19%, with the music field making up over half of the total. This was followed by "Sports" at 14%, "Anime" at 9%, and "Actors/Talents" at 5%. In the "Other" category (7%), diverse responses such as animals like "cats," "mascot characters," and "castles" were observed. This indicates that the targets of Oshi-katsu are not limited to specific genres but are highly diverse.
③ Nearly half of Oshi-katsu enthusiasts use cars! Chosen as a means of transportation for its high efficiency and ease of use for multiple people
Among those who engage in Oshi-katsu, 45% reported having used a car for their activities.
The most common purpose for using a car for Oshi-katsu was "for live concerts" at 67%, followed by "for events/stage performances" at 40%, and "merchandise purchase" at 20%. Cars seem to be chosen because live concerts are often held at venues accessible by car, and merchandise purchases often involve carrying a lot of luggage. Additionally, about 15% use cars for purposes such as "pilgrimage to sacred places/filming locations related to works" or "touring spots visited by their Oshi," suggesting that cars contribute to expanding the scope of Oshi-katsu activities.
When asked why they chose car travel for Oshi-katsu, the most common answer was "because I wanted to travel efficiently" at 57%. Other reasons included "because I had a lot of luggage" and "because it was night or early morning travel," indicating that cars are chosen in situations where public transportation would involve the burden of carrying luggage or time constraints. Furthermore, some individuals were observed to be more active, using cars not only for travel to Oshi-katsu destinations but also for enjoying sightseeing in the surrounding areas.
This survey revealed that nearly half of current Oshi-katsu enthusiasts have used a car for their activities. Cars are utilized as an efficient means of transportation for participating in live events, as well as for pilgrimages and local sightseeing, suggesting that Oshi-katsu serves as an impetus for visiting surrounding regions.
"Times Car," a car-sharing service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year nationwide, is recommended for Oshi-katsu as well, allowing users to use a car at their own pace whenever needed, which is convenient for carrying merchandise or traveling long distances. Please make use of it.
■ Survey Overview
Target: Times Club members
(Individuals who joined after March 2, 2025, and have recently used PARK24 Group services.)