WHATS Seminar Vol. 250 [Online] titled above will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026

[Seminar Overview]

• 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM

Latest Trends in the Laundry Services Market
— Developments in the Dry Cleaning and Coin-Operated Laundry Markets

As the number of traditional neighborhood dry-cleaning shops continues to decline, the industry is now at a major turning point. Two urgent challenges have become critical for survival: addressing the severe labor shortage and transitioning from conventional business models to higher value-added services.

In recent years, changes in lifestyle have expanded the user base of housekeeping and related services across a wider range of age groups. In particular, consumers who prioritize “time performance” (a Japanese concept referring to maximizing the value of time spent) are increasingly adopting delivery-based laundry services, leading to their rapid market penetration.

In this seminar, we will provide a data-driven, in-depth analysis of the latest trends in the rapidly changing laundry services market. We will also examine the current status and future outlook of the closely related coin-operated laundry (laundromat) market.

(1) The Present and Future of the Laundry Services Market

• Market trends and latest topics: current market size and the impact of changing consumer behavior
• Industry challenges and survival strategies: how to address labor shortages and enhance added value

(2) Will the Coin-Operated Laundry Market Continue to “Evolve”?

• Latest market size and number of locations: is the market saturated, or is there still room for growth?
• Key drivers of future evolution and outlook: requirements for next-generation stores and upcoming management challenges
   

Speaker:  Gaku Kato, Senior Researcher,
Consumer Marketing, Yano Research Institute Ltd.

• 1:50 PM – 2:00 PM

Q&A Session

[Seminar Outline]

Date and Time: 1:00PM –2:00 PM (JST), Friday, April 17, 2026

Venue: Online Live Streaming

The seminar will be live-streamed through "Deliveru", an online streaming platform provided by Facio Inc.

Fee: 5,000 yen (tax excluded) / 5,500 yen (tax included)
How to Participate:

• After completing your registration, we will send your access ID the day before the seminar.
• The live stream will be hosted on Deliveru, the event streaming platform by Facio Inc. Please click here to log in.
• Recommended System Requirements (in Japanese)
• Test Video Viewing Page
• FAQ

Registration:

 Registration For the Seminar

(You will jump to the registration page in Japanese.)

For inquiries in English, please click here.

Registration Deadline: 5:00 p.m. (JST), Thursday, April 16, 2026

Notes:

・This seminar will be conducted in Japanese.
・After your registration, we will send an invoice by E-mail or postal mail.
・Please transfer the participation fee by the day before the event or within one week of receiving the invoice.
・Cancellations will not be accepted after payment.
・This seminar can also be registered via Deliveru, with payment options including credit card, convenience store payment, and Pay-easy.
​・Please note that participation may be restricted depending on the registrant’s industry or job function.

Cancellation Policy:

Cancellations made after 3:00 p.m. (JST) on the business day before the event or on the day of the event without prior notice will incur a full participation fee charge, regardless of payment status.

Contact:

For inquiries in English, please click here.
Yano Research Institute Ltd.