Average personnel expenses to gross profit at ryokans in Japan FY 2012-2018
In fiscal year 2018, the labor share of ryokans in Japan grew to a record high of 44.3 percent, implying a decreasing labor efficiency of businesses. 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.