Share of people who access the internet with smartphones Japan 2022, by age group
Mobile internet usage in Japan
Mobile internet usage has become much more common in Japan mainly due to the spread of smartphones and tablets during the 2010s. Today, smartphones are the leading device utilized for internet access. Mobile internet connections are used for a variety of purposes, such as communicating with friends via social media or watching new and entertaining shows via streaming services.
Insecurity while using internet
Despite a high internet penetration rate across almost all age groups, most Japanese respondents reported to feel insecure when using the internet. This tendency was more common among older age groups. A ranking showing the leading reasons why people feel insecure when using the internet was led by a possible leak of personal information or one's access history. Other worries that were shared by a majority of respondents were computer viruses as well as false billings or frauds.