Beauty-conscious "beautiful men" are on the rise. They use beauty devices and salons, and even do scalp care at home.

Smartphone and purchasing behavior survey: clothing and shoes are the most popular items purchased. Purchase with confidence using in-store search.

Takarajimasha has the top share of fashion magazines for the third consecutive year. "Sweet" has been number one for the fourth consecutive year, and sales of "In Red" and "Linen" have also increased.

Uniqlo, which has expanded its overseas presence, tops the global retail brand rankings. Lawson and FamilyMart follow suit, and Muji also sees its brand value increase.