【Survey on Job-Hunting and Workstyle Awareness Among 20s Who Actively Support Their 'Idols'】40% of 20-Somethings Who Attend 15+ Events Annually Take Paid Leave Aligned with Event Schedules — Over 80% of Those Who Have Changed Jobs Considered 'Idol Support' Work-Life Balance During Job Transition

Career Trus (https://www.neo-career.co.jp/careertrus/), a work-life journal by NeoCareer, Inc. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Ryoichi Nishizawa; hereinafter "NeoCareer") that broadens career options, conducted a survey targeting 110 working adults in their 20s who attend 15 or more live concerts, stage performances, sports events, or similar 'oshi-katsu' (supporting favorite performers or teams) annually, to understand their awareness regarding job transitions and workstyles.

*This survey targeted specifically working adults in their 20s who attend 15 or more oshi-katsu events annually, with 110 respondents.

Survey Summary

· 43.6% of 20-somethings attending 15+ events annually “strategically take paid leave aligned with event schedules”

· Approximately 1 in 5 (21.8%) earn an annual income of over 7 million JPY, indicating a notable high-income segment

· 55.5% have prior job transition experience

· 83.6% of those who changed jobs considered “balancing oshi-katsu with work” during their job transition

· Key factors considered when prioritizing oshi-katsu-work balance during job change: “remote work availability” and “ease of taking paid leave”

· 84.3% of those who changed jobs with oshi-katsu balance in mind are satisfied with the outcome

*When quoting or republishing data, please cite the source as “NeoCareer (Career Trus) survey.”

Article on Career Trus: https://www.neo-career.co.jp/careertrus/survey-tenshoku-fandom-life

“Strategically taking paid leave aligned with event schedules” is the most common practice (43.6%) for balancing oshi-katsu and work

When asked about practices they employ to balance oshi-katsu with work, the most common response was “strategically taking paid leave aligned with event schedules” at 43.6%. This was followed by “utilizing remote work to reduce commuting time” at 27.3% and “choosing roles or departments with minimal overtime” at 25.5%.

These findings suggest that workstyle adaptations centered around oshi-katsu are widespread, ranging from leave-taking habits to choices about workplace and department.

Oshi-katsu experiences contribute positively to work motivation and skill development

When asked in open-ended responses about how oshi-katsu experiences benefit their work, respondents shared the following:

· I am able to approach daily work with motivation, looking forward to oshi-katsu events

· Improved my time management and planning skills

· Enhanced communication skills

· Skills such as video and image editing are applicable to my job

· Developed initiative and information-gathering abilities

These responses indicate that experiences and skills cultivated through oshi-katsu positively influence their approach to daily work and professional mindset.

Approximately 1 in 5 working 20-somethings attending 15+ oshi-katsu events annually earn over 7 million JPY annually

Regarding income levels, the largest group reported “between 2 million and 3 million JPY” at 20.0%.

Meanwhile, “between 7 million and 10 million JPY” accounted for 14.5%, and “10 million JPY or more” for 7.3%, revealing that 21.8% of working 20-somethings attending 15+ oshi-katsu events annually earn over 7 million JPY.

While income levels vary, there is a clear segment of active oshi-katsu participants who maintain their activities while securing a stable income.

55.5% of 20-somethings engaged in oshi-katsu have changed jobs before

When asked about previous job transitions, 55.5% responded “have changed jobs,” while 44.5% answered “no job transition experience” or “don’t know/can’t answer.”

83.6% of those who changed jobs considered “balancing oshi-katsu with work” during their job transition

Among those with job transition experience, when asked whether they considered balancing oshi-katsu with work during their most recent job change, 50.8% answered “strongly considered,” and 32.8% “somewhat considered,” totaling 83.6% who considered it.

This indicates that balancing oshi-katsu with work is a significant factor in job transition decisions.

Key factors considered when prioritizing oshi-katsu-work balance: “remote work availability” and “ease of taking paid leave”

When asked about factors prioritized during job transition with oshi-katsu balance in mind, the top response was “remote work availability” at 62.7%, followed by “ease of taking paid leave” at 47.1%, and “minimal overtime” at 37.3%.

These findings suggest a preference not only for salary and benefits but also for flexible work arrangements that allow better personal time management.

84.3% of those who changed jobs with oshi-katsu balance in mind are satisfied with the outcome

When asked about satisfaction with their job transition outcome, 41.2% answered “very satisfied” and 43.1% “somewhat satisfied,” totaling 84.3% expressing satisfaction.

This suggests that job transitions aligned with personal lifestyles lead to higher post-transition satisfaction.

Overall Assessment

This survey reveals that many working 20-somethings attending 15+ oshi-katsu events annually actively adjust their workstyles—such as strategically taking paid leave aligned with event schedules—to sustain their activities. Moreover, over 80% of those who changed jobs considered “balancing oshi-katsu with work” during their transition, highlighting the importance of flexible work arrangements such as remote work and ease of taking paid leave. Furthermore, since over 80% of those who prioritized such balance are satisfied with their job change, supportive environments and systems enabling flexible workstyles likely contribute to employee retention.

Additionally, the presence of a significant number of high-income earners (over 7 million JPY annually) suggests that oshi-katsu requires not only time flexibility but also a certain income level. With rising costs due to inflation—including ticket prices, travel expenses, and merchandise—creating environments that support both financial stability and flexible workstyles is increasingly important for sustaining oshi-katsu.

These trends indicate that for younger generations, work is no longer merely a means of earning income but is seen as a foundation for realizing personal values and lifestyles. For companies, establishing supportive environments—such as facilitating paid leave and implementing remote work—will become increasingly crucial for recruitment and talent retention.

[Yotaro Nakamura, General Manager, Marketing Headquarters]

Survey Overview

Survey Name: Survey on Job Transition and Workstyle Awareness Among 20s Engaged in Oshi-katsu

Method: Online survey conducted via IDEATECH’s research marketing platform “Resapy®”

Period: June 1–2, 2026

Valid Responses: 110 working adults in their 20s who attend 15 or more oshi-katsu events (live concerts, stage performances, sports events, etc.) annually

Respondent Profile: Full-time employees 72.7%, contract employees 5.5%, dispatched workers 1.8%, freelancers/self-employed 4.5%, part-timers/temporary workers 7.3%, don’t know/can’t answer 8.2%

*Percentages may not total exactly 100 due to rounding to the nearest whole percent.

About Career Trus

Career Trus is a “work-life journal that helps young people discover new career options” aimed at youth seeking richer career paths. Beyond job-hunting tips, it provides insights into workstyles, life perspectives, and values to support authentic career choices.

Career Trus: https://www.neo-career.co.jp/careertrus/

Company Overview

Company Name: NeoCareer, Inc.

Address: Shinjuku Sanyo Building, 1-22-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Representative: CEO Ryoichi Nishizawa

Business Scope: Recruitment support, employment support, business process support

URL: https://www.neo-career.co.jp/