Key findings:
The State of Mind study shows the link between exercise and mental health. The more people move, the higher their State of Mind score is likely to be.
ASICS State of Mind study: Japan
See how Japan’s results compare with the global research findings.
1. State of Mind score by level of physical activity.
Japan
Global
2. State of Mind score and level of physical activity by generation.
Global
Japan
3. People think that 30 minutes of exercise is the minimum amount required to experience an uplift. ASICS’s research shows that 15.09 minutes could be all it takes.
Global & Japan
Amount of exercise people in Japan think is needed for an uplift.
ASICS research
Actual amount of exercise needed for an uplift based on ASICS research.
Further findings:
State of Mind Index in Japan
Japan’s overall State of Mind score is 51/100 and is ranked 16th out of the 16 markets surveyed.
State of Mind Index by Gender
In Japan, women have a lower score than men.
State of Mind Index by City
Tokyo ranks as the Japanese city with the highest State of Mind score.
Activity levels:
Minutes of Physical Activity a Week
People in Japan exercise on average for 60 minutes per week (which is the least out of the 16 markets surveyed).
Median Activity by Gender
Women in Japan exercise on average for 30 minutes per week less than men.
Most Popular Activities
Walking is the most popular activity in Japan, followed by strength training and cardio training.
Move your mind, uplift the world.
Thousands of people have already contributed to ASICS’s Uplifting Minds research using the Mind Uplifter™ tool to quantify the impact of movement on the mind. See the difference movement makes to your own mental state.