Survey: 37% Feel Strong Fatigue in Holiday-Free June; 'Reward Consumption' Emerging as a Positive Trend

Red Lobster Japan conducted a survey on 1,000 business professionals regarding June, the only month in Japan without national holidays. Findings show 37.2% suffer from intense fatigue, with 70% feeling psychological stress from the holiday-free calendar. While 53.8% find it difficult to take leave due to a lack of 'justifiable reasons,' there is a clear shift toward local 'luxury dining' experiences to refresh. Notably, while many hesitate to splurge on themselves, over 66% are positive about 'reward consumption' when it involves treating others, providing a social excuse for guilt-free luxury.