Key Facts
• June dining-out market size: ¥287.6 billion, up ¥3.4 billion YoY.
• Light meal sectors like fast food and curry shops performed strongly.
• Market exceeded YoY figures for three consecutive months.
• Compared to pre-COVID-19 (2019), market size was 86.1%, down from May’s 96.9%.
• Dining-out rate increased by 1.6 points to 69.1%; frequency dropped by 0.06 to 3.71 times.
• Average spending per meal rose by ¥12 to ¥2,845.
• Regional market sizes: Tokyo area up ¥9 billion (¥185.1 billion), Kansai down ¥200 million (¥71.5 billion), Tokai down ¥5.4 billion (¥31 billion).
• 11 out of 16 dining sectors saw YoY growth; light meal-focused sectors grew significantly.
• Notable growth: barbecue/steak (¥32.9 billion, up ¥1.8 billion), family restaurants (¥24.4 billion, up ¥1.7 billion).
• Declines: Chinese restaurants (¥19.4 billion, down ¥2.9 billion), Western-style dining (¥16.4 billion, down ¥1.7 billion).
• Light meal sectors surpassed pre-COVID levels at 109.0%, up 10.3 points from May.
Summary
The June dining-out market in Japan reached ¥287.6 billion, marking a ¥3.4 billion year-on-year increase and the third consecutive month of growth. Light meal sectors, including fast food and curry shops, drove this positive trend, with their market size exceeding pre-COVID-19 levels by 109.0%. However, the overall market size was only 86.1% of 2019 levels, reflecting a decline from May’s 96.9%. Regional performance varied, with the Tokyo area seeing growth, while Kansai and Tokai regions experienced declines. Among dining sectors, 11 out of 16 showed YoY growth, with barbecue/steak and family restaurants leading the gains. Conversely, Chinese and Western-style restaurants saw notable declines. Average spending per meal increased slightly to ¥2,845, while dining-out frequency dipped marginally. The data highlights the resilience of light meal sectors amid broader market challenges.
