Economic Buzz: Japan food prices rise 3.5% in July, fastest since February

Japan?s food prices rose 3.5% year-on-year in July 2026, up from 3.2% in June and marking the fastest growth since February. Prices increased sharply for vegetables, seafood, meats and confectionery, while cereal prices declined for a third month. Rice prices fell 11.6%, recording their steepest annual drop since August 2005.

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