As of July 2019, it was expected that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics would have a positive economic impact on Japan. It was estimated that the economic impact would be approximately 20 trillion Japanese yen in Tokyo Prefecture alone, and about 32 trillion Japanese yen nationwide. The Japanese government expected long-lasting social, economic, and cultural benefits from measures related to the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The 2020 Summer Olympics were originally planned to be held from July 24 to August 9 in Japan but were postponed by one year due to the global coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).

Increase in demand

In Tokyo Prefecture alone, the government expected an increase in general demand of around 14 trillion yen, both as an immediate and long term result of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. The direct increase in demand was estimated at around two trillion yen, generated by investment and expenditure directly connected to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This investment included constructing permanent venues, developing energy infrastructure or security and managing public relations. The government also projected approximately a 12 trillion yen long-term demand through projects which would be carried out before and after the opening of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. These included the use of permanent facilities and the Olympic village, urban development of the city, an expanding sports and culture industry, and stimulating the tourism industry. Along with this estimate of increase in demand, the government calculated the overall economic ripple effect to be at 32 trillion Japanese yen. Of the projection, roughly five trillion yen was as a result of the direct impact of the Olympic and Paralympic games, and the rest of around 27 trillion yen was from longer term effects. Furthermore, an increase in new employment of approximately 1.94 million people in the country was also anticipated.

Uncertainty

As of January 2021, the fate of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games seemed undecided. The host country, organizers such as the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and sponsors were intent on holding the Games, while the Japanese population lost its previous enthusiasm. With COVID-19 still out of control organizers face the challenge of creating a safe environment for the Olympics. To achieve this, extra expenses are necessary, and organizers planned to settle on a trimmed down version of the Games to avoid the risk of infection and to cut down on expenses. Whether the expectations from July 2019 will hold true under such circumstances remains to be seen.

Japan Convenient Stores: Sales: Goods and Services: Tokyo data was reported at 141.334 JPY bn in Jan 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 155.325 JPY bn for Dec 2019. Japan Convenient Stores: Sales: Goods and Services: Tokyo data is updated monthly, averaging 142.943 JPY bn from Jul 2015 (Median) to Jan 2020, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 158.639 JPY bn in Jul 2018 and a record low of 123.315 JPY bn in Feb 2016. Japan Convenient Stores: Sales: Goods and Services: Tokyo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.H012: Convenient Stores: Sales: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

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Japan Convenient Stores: Sales: Goods and Services: YoY: Tokyo data was reported at 3.100 % in Jan 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 1.700 % for Dec 2019. Japan Convenient Stores: Sales: Goods and Services: YoY: Tokyo data is updated monthly, averaging 3.000 % from Jul 2016 (Median) to Jan 2020, with 43 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 4.900 % in Jul 2017 and a record low of 0.000 % in Jul 2019. Japan Convenient Stores: Sales: Goods and Services: YoY: Tokyo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.H012: Convenient Stores: Sales: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Retail Price: Tokyo: CA: Dolls data was reported at 2,765.000 JPY in Oct 2018. This stayed constant from the previous number of 2,765.000 JPY for Sep 2018. Retail Price: Tokyo: CA: Dolls data is updated monthly, averaging 877.000 JPY from Jan 1999 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 238 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,985.000 JPY in Jun 2014 and a record low of 838.000 JPY in Nov 2010. Retail Price: Tokyo: CA: Dolls data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.P002: Retail Price: Tokyo.

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On March 24 in 2020, the government in Japan announced that the 2020 Olympics would be postponed for around a year due to the global pandemic of coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The government expected the 2020 Olympics to be held by summer of 2021.

Retail Price: Tokyo: Culture & Amusement (CA): TV Set: LCD data was reported at 49,732.000 JPY in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 43,245.000 JPY for Sep 2018. Retail Price: Tokyo: Culture & Amusement (CA): TV Set: LCD data is updated monthly, averaging 57,913.000 JPY from Jan 2005 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 166 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 364,290.000 JPY in Mar 2005 and a record low of 38,652.000 JPY in Jan 2012. Retail Price: Tokyo: Culture & Amusement (CA): TV Set: LCD data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.P002: Retail Price: Tokyo.

Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Saury data was reported at 145.000 JPY/100 g in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 159.000 JPY/100 g for Aug 2018. Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Saury data is updated monthly, averaging 81.000 JPY/100 g from Jan 1999 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 237 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 227.000 JPY/100 g in Aug 2000 and a record low of 59.000 JPY/100 g in Jun 2010. Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Saury data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.P002: Retail Price: Tokyo.

As of July 2019, it was estimated that around 1.3 million people in Tokyo Prefecture and approximately 1.9 million people nationwide in Japan would find new employment opportunities from 2013 to 2030 thanks to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. The Japanese government expects long-lasting social, economic, and cultural benefits from measures related to the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics in the country.

TSE: Turnover: Value: Foreign Stocks: Standard Market: Daily Average data was reported at 0.039 JPY bn in Mar 2025. This records a decrease from the previous number of 0.115 JPY bn for Feb 2025. TSE: Turnover: Value: Foreign Stocks: Standard Market: Daily Average data is updated monthly, averaging 0.037 JPY bn from Apr 2022 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 0.311 JPY bn in Sep 2024 and a record low of 0.015 JPY bn in Jul 2022. TSE: Turnover: Value: Foreign Stocks: Standard Market: Daily Average data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Japan Exchange Group Inc.. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Z010: Tokyo Stock Exchange: Turnover: Stock and Bonds.

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Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: CA: Lesson fees: Dance data was reported at 2,322.000 JPY in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 2,251.000 JPY for Sep 2018. Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: CA: Lesson fees: Dance data is updated monthly, averaging 2,242.000 JPY from Jan 2005 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 166 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 2,374.000 JPY in Feb 2010 and a record low of 2,179.000 JPY in May 2006. Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: CA: Lesson fees: Dance data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.P002: Retail Price: Tokyo.

Tokyo: Cargo Throughput: Export: MM: Railroad Vehicles data was reported at 109.000 Ton in Mar 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 59.000 Ton for Feb 2018. Tokyo: Cargo Throughput: Export: MM: Railroad Vehicles data is updated monthly, averaging 16.000 Ton from Jan 2002 (Median) to Mar 2018, with 195 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 3,572.000 Ton in Mar 2004 and a record low of 0.000 Ton in Jun 2013. Tokyo: Cargo Throughput: Export: MM: Railroad Vehicles data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Bureau of Port and Harbor Tokyo Metropolitan Government. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.TA015: Port: Cargo Throughput by Commodity: Port of Tokyo.

TSE: Turnover: Value: SM: Information & Communication data was reported at 407.647 JPY bn in Mar 2025. This records an increase from the previous number of 254.428 JPY bn for Feb 2025. TSE: Turnover: Value: SM: Information & Communication data is updated monthly, averaging 294.409 JPY bn from Apr 2022 (Median) to Mar 2025, with 36 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 582.421 JPY bn in Jun 2022 and a record low of 152.147 JPY bn in Jan 2023. TSE: Turnover: Value: SM: Information & Communication data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Japan Exchange Group Inc.. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Z010: Tokyo Stock Exchange: Turnover: Stock and Bonds.

Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Sake data was reported at 974.000 JPY/2000 ml in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 975.000 JPY/2000 ml for Sep 2018. Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Sake data is updated monthly, averaging 1,142.000 JPY/2000 ml from Jan 1999 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 238 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 1,678.000 JPY/2000 ml in Oct 1999 and a record low of 957.000 JPY/2000 ml in Apr 2017. Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Sake data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.P002: Retail Price: Tokyo.

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Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Salad data was reported at 145.000 JPY/100 g in Oct 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 147.000 JPY/100 g for Sep 2018. Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Salad data is updated monthly, averaging 136.000 JPY/100 g from Jan 1999 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 238 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 148.000 JPY/100 g in Aug 2018 and a record low of 116.000 JPY/100 g in Mar 1999. Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Salad data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.P002: Retail Price: Tokyo.

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