Average age of employees at ryokans in Japan FY 2012-2018, by gender
In fiscal year 2018, the average age of male employees at ryokans was 46 years, while female employees were aged 42.2 years on average. Ryokans are Japanese style inns furnished in a traditional manner, with rooms covered with tatami mats and sliding doors. Guests usually sleep on a futon (bedding) put directly on the tatami floor.