2026 Latest Survey: Japanese X (formerly Twitter) Purchasing Behavior of 631 Individuals
hotice Co., Ltd. conducted a survey on Japanese purchasing behavior via X (formerly Twitter). Approximately 40% of Japanese make purchases at least once a month through X, with younger generations utilizing it as a daily shopping infrastructure. The survey also revealed that many re-examine information before purchasing and employ generation-specific research methods.
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hotice Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Zhao Wuji) conducted a "Survey on Purchasing Behavior Triggered by X (formerly Twitter)" targeting consumers nationwide.
This survey thoroughly analyzed how Japanese people in 2026 purchase products through X posts, including their frequency and consideration process.
The results revealed that approximately 40% of Japanese engage in purchasing at least once a month, establishing X as a "purchasing infrastructure."
On the other hand, over 46% of users re-examine information using search engines before purchasing. The survey highlighted extremely robust research methods optimized for each generation, such as teenagers utilizing "save features" and people in their 40s leveraging "1-minute videos," along with a cautious purchasing psychology that emphasizes honest "disclosure of disadvantages."
https://hoticeglobal.com/blog/trends/japanese-x-purchasing-behavior-survey-2026/
## Survey Overview
Survey Sponsor: hotice Co., Ltd.
Survey Conducted by: G.K. RASA JAPAN
Survey Method: Internet survey
Survey Date: April 27, 2026
Target Audience: General users residing in Japan
Valid Responses: 631 people
## Key Survey Results
### What is the frequency of Japanese purchasing triggered by X (formerly Twitter)?
X, which conveys not only visual information but also real-time enthusiasm, has become an indispensable "source of shopping" for many Japanese people.
First, we conducted a detailed investigation into the actual activities of Japanese users, examining how often they take purchasing actions triggered by posts.
### Approximately 40% of Japanese make purchases at least once a month
When we surveyed 631 Japanese X users about their purchasing frequency triggered by posts, we observed a wide distribution of Japanese users, from those who make daily purchases to those who are more cautious.
11.41% (72 people) of Japanese responded "once a week or more," 15.37% (97 people) responded "about 2-3 times a month," and 13.95% (88 people) responded "about once a month."
In total, approximately 40% of all Japanese people open their wallets at least once a month, triggered by information on X.
Meanwhile, 10.78% (68 people) of Japanese are a "purchasing reserve force" who have investigated details even if they haven't made an actual purchase, indicating the strong influence of the platform on Japanese people.
### Younger generations utilize X as a daily shopping infrastructure
Analyzing data by age group revealed that X has become a purchasing tool deeply integrated into the lives of younger Japanese generations, as evidenced by their responses.
Among Japanese in their 20s, 24.14% (28 people) responded "once a week or more," a prominent figure among all Japanese generations.
Approximately 20% of Japanese teenagers also make purchases once a week or more, indicating that for trend-sensitive young Japanese, X plays a role equivalent to a "store."
On the other hand, the frequency tends to calm down for Japanese in their 30s and older, but even among Japanese in their 40s, 17.24% (20 people) make purchases "about 2-3 times a month," representing a significant volume zone that cannot be ignored.
As Japanese people get older, the number of responses indicating "never" also increases, but a certain number of Japanese in their 50s and older still engage in regular purchasing behavior, suggesting that X's appeal extends to all Japanese generations.
### 40% of women use X for continuous purchases at least once a month
Focusing on gender differences in purchasing frequency, it became clear that approximately 41% of Japanese women enjoy shopping via X at least once a month.
13.13% (39 people) of Japanese women responded "once a week or more," and 13.47% (40 people) responded "about 2-3 times a month," showing that X is deeply integrated into Japanese women's daily item selection.
This result reflects Japanese women's unique usage style, which emphasizes empathy in addition to visual appeal.
Among Japanese men, 9.88% (33 people) responded "once a week or more," and 17.07% (57 people) responded "about 2-3 times a month," indicating a high-frequency segment of Japanese men who use X with specific purposes.
However, 23.35% (78 people) of Japanese men responded "never," compared to 19.53% (58 people) of Japanese women, highlighting Japanese men's tendency to scrutinize information more carefully.
This reveals a contrasting structure unique to Japanese people: men react strongly to trusted information, while women gather information broadly.
This survey thoroughly analyzed how Japanese people in 2026 purchase products through X posts, including their frequency and consideration process.
The results revealed that approximately 40% of Japanese engage in purchasing at least once a month, establishing X as a "purchasing infrastructure."
On the other hand, over 46% of users re-examine information using search engines before purchasing. The survey highlighted extremely robust research methods optimized for each generation, such as teenagers utilizing "save features" and people in their 40s leveraging "1-minute videos," along with a cautious purchasing psychology that emphasizes honest "disclosure of disadvantages."
https://hoticeglobal.com/blog/trends/japanese-x-purchasing-behavior-survey-2026/
## Survey Overview
Survey Sponsor: hotice Co., Ltd.
Survey Conducted by: G.K. RASA JAPAN
Survey Method: Internet survey
Survey Date: April 27, 2026
Target Audience: General users residing in Japan
Valid Responses: 631 people
## Key Survey Results
### What is the frequency of Japanese purchasing triggered by X (formerly Twitter)?
X, which conveys not only visual information but also real-time enthusiasm, has become an indispensable "source of shopping" for many Japanese people.
First, we conducted a detailed investigation into the actual activities of Japanese users, examining how often they take purchasing actions triggered by posts.
### Approximately 40% of Japanese make purchases at least once a month
When we surveyed 631 Japanese X users about their purchasing frequency triggered by posts, we observed a wide distribution of Japanese users, from those who make daily purchases to those who are more cautious.
11.41% (72 people) of Japanese responded "once a week or more," 15.37% (97 people) responded "about 2-3 times a month," and 13.95% (88 people) responded "about once a month."
In total, approximately 40% of all Japanese people open their wallets at least once a month, triggered by information on X.
Meanwhile, 10.78% (68 people) of Japanese are a "purchasing reserve force" who have investigated details even if they haven't made an actual purchase, indicating the strong influence of the platform on Japanese people.
### Younger generations utilize X as a daily shopping infrastructure
Analyzing data by age group revealed that X has become a purchasing tool deeply integrated into the lives of younger Japanese generations, as evidenced by their responses.
Among Japanese in their 20s, 24.14% (28 people) responded "once a week or more," a prominent figure among all Japanese generations.
Approximately 20% of Japanese teenagers also make purchases once a week or more, indicating that for trend-sensitive young Japanese, X plays a role equivalent to a "store."
On the other hand, the frequency tends to calm down for Japanese in their 30s and older, but even among Japanese in their 40s, 17.24% (20 people) make purchases "about 2-3 times a month," representing a significant volume zone that cannot be ignored.
As Japanese people get older, the number of responses indicating "never" also increases, but a certain number of Japanese in their 50s and older still engage in regular purchasing behavior, suggesting that X's appeal extends to all Japanese generations.
### 40% of women use X for continuous purchases at least once a month
Focusing on gender differences in purchasing frequency, it became clear that approximately 41% of Japanese women enjoy shopping via X at least once a month.
13.13% (39 people) of Japanese women responded "once a week or more," and 13.47% (40 people) responded "about 2-3 times a month," showing that X is deeply integrated into Japanese women's daily item selection.
This result reflects Japanese women's unique usage style, which emphasizes empathy in addition to visual appeal.
Among Japanese men, 9.88% (33 people) responded "once a week or more," and 17.07% (57 people) responded "about 2-3 times a month," indicating a high-frequency segment of Japanese men who use X with specific purposes.
However, 23.35% (78 people) of Japanese men responded "never," compared to 19.53% (58 people) of Japanese women, highlighting Japanese men's tendency to scrutinize information more carefully.
This reveals a contrasting structure unique to Japanese people: men react strongly to trusted information, while women gather information broadly.