A recent survey has found that 20% of respondents use Social Networking Services (SNS) in Japan to disseminate information to an innumerable audience. This study status unveils the growing presence of social media in the country and the shifting communication trends. The news does not specify the sampling, location, or timing of the survey.

In Japan, an increasing number of people are turning to social media to share ideas and information, paralleling a global trend. Privacy is highly respected in Japanese society, and laws protect against unwarranted invasions of it, including online. As a result, this increase in broad dissemination of personal thoughts and information shows a significant cultural shift.

In the US and EU, a much higher percentage of people use Social Networking Services to share ideas and information. As the adoption rates are already high, the interest lies more in the discussion of the potential harmful effects, such as misinformation and mental health issues linked to its use, rather than its proliferation.