Generative AI Use on the Rise: Survey Highlights Top Uses
The latest quarterly survey on generative AI use in Japan finds it to be more popular than ever, even among older users, although the main uses seem to be shifting over time.
A recent survey conducted by the Nippon Research Center reveals a surge in generative AI usage across Japan, with adoption rates now exceeding 50% for the first time since the survey began in 2023. The study, which polled men and women aged 20 to 69 four times a year, found that 56.3% of respondents have used generative AI technology, while 50.4% are currently utilizing it.
This shift indicates that generative AI is becoming more accessible and relevant to all generations, with usage rising among older cohorts. Notably, 68% of respondents aged 20-29 have used generative AI, followed by 61% in their 30s and 58% in their 40s. However, there has been a significant increase in usage among those aged 55-60, from the low 20s in March 2025 to 55% in the latest survey.
The most commonly used generative AI tool is ChatGPT (OpenAI) at 30.3%, closely followed by Gemini (Google) at 29.0% and Copilot (Microsoft) at 15.0%. The primary reason for using these tools, cited by 62.9% of respondents, is for "information gathering and research." Other common uses include generating ideas (29.2%), creating and proofreading emails and documents (26.7%), and planning creative projects (21.4%).
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