Why Japan Has More Hair Salons Than Convenience Stores

Japan has 380,000 hair salons — more than convenience stores. But rising costs, AI controversies, and shifting consumer habits are forcing the industry to reinvent itself or vanish.◆Introduction: A dying barbershop holds the key to understanding Japan's beauty industry transformation.Professor Haru and curious student Sakura sit inside an abandoned Tokyo barbershop to explore how salons are fighting back — from inventory-free e-commerce and million-member platforms to AI color matching and the rise of recession beauty.◆NoteThe content of this program is intended solely for informational purposes and reflects the personal views of the creators.Please make any investment or business decisions based on your own judgment and responsibility.This program does not endorse or recommend any specific financial products or investment strategies.