Survey

• July 23, 2025

  Report on the Results of the Fourth Survey on Public Awareness of and Interest in Parasports in Japan

  Following surveys in 2014, 2017, and 2021, a fourth survey in 2025 assessed changes in awareness, interest, and social impact of para-sports in Japan. An online survey of 5,000 people provided baseline data for future promotion and development.

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• January 31, 2022

  Public Awareness of and Interest in the Paralympics in Japan and Overseas Following the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games

  Following surveys in 2014 and 2017, a third survey in October 2021 assessed awareness, interest, and engagement after Tokyo 2020. About 8,000 people in seven countries, including Japan, were surveyed to provide baseline data for evaluation and future promotion.

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• September 30, 2020

  Parasports and an Inclusive Society: Report on the First Survey

  In June 2018, The Nippon Foundation Paralympic Support Center and Nagano Prefecture launched the "ParaWave NAGANO" project to promote inclusion through sports. Online surveys in Nagano and nationwide evaluated its impact and awareness effects.

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• August 30, 2018

  Study of the Paralympics and Broadcasting

  In collaboration with the NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute, a post-PyeongChang survey examined how TV coverage affected people with disabilities and informed Tokyo 2020 broadcasting. Online surveys included 1,750 disabled and 500 able-bodied participants.

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• February 27, 2018

  The General Public’s Awareness and Interest in the Paralympics in Japan and in Some Selected Countries after the Rio 2016 Games: A Summary of Results of a Second Survey Conducted by The Nippon Foundation Paralympic Research Group

  Following the 2014 survey, a post-Rio 2016 survey assessed Paralympic awareness and impact on disability education. About 7,500 people in 13 countries, including Japan, were surveyed to provide baseline data for future awareness and education.

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• March 24, 2016

  Survey report in collaboration with the Development Bank of Japan

  In collaboration with the Development Bank of Japan, a survey report examined corporate support for para-sports. Interviews with 10 companies highlighted practices, challenges, and initiatives, aiming to promote inclusive activities around Tokyo 2020.

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• November 25, 2014

  The Nippon Foundation Paralympic Research Group (RGP) announces the Survey Results on the General Public’s Awareness and Interest in the Paralympics in Japan and in some selected countries

  A 2014 survey with the Sasakawa Sports Foundation assessed Paralympic awareness in Japan, Germany, the US, South Korea, France, and Australia, surveying 4,000 people online.

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