A new survey shows that more than 60 percent of people in Japan have plans for Mother's Day. Among respondents, 21.2 percent said they will give confectioneries and 17.6 percent chose flowers.
The survey was published on May 7, 2026. 14.4 percent of respondents said they will simply say thank you on Mother's Day.
The findings reflect people's actions amid rising prices. More than 60 percent overall reported having plans for the occasion.
The survey did not detail specific spending amounts.
A Fenalco survey indicates that 94% of Colombians will celebrate Mother's Day this year, up 9% from 2023. E-commerce platforms like Amazon and Mercado Libre are gaining ground among shoppers.
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A survey shows the average budget for cherry blossom viewing has fallen 13.8%. About 10% of people plan to view sakura alone. This reflects pressures from inflation and the Japanese economy.
A Kanagawa Prefectural Government survey last autumn found less than 50% of residents outside Yokohama aware of the Yokohama Green Expo. The event is one year away.
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Preliminary data from Japan's health ministry shows that 705,809 babies were born in 2025, marking the lowest level since records began in 1899. This represents a 2.1% decline from the previous year, extending the drop for the 10th consecutive year. Despite government efforts to reverse the trend, the number is approaching 700,000 sooner than projected in a 2023 forecast.
A survey by South Korea's Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs shows that 29.2 percent of households raised pets in 2025, with 80.5 percent owning dogs. Pet owners spent an average of 121,000 won monthly, marking the country's first nationally approved statistical survey on pet ownership. An animal welfare poll revealed a significant perception gap on compliance with pet rules.