AI Data Insight
Latest data shows that in Q2 2026 (as of May 1), the average monthly household spending in Japan was 301,255 yen, a decline of 1.27% from the previous 305,127 yen. Although there is a discrepancy in the absolute values compared to external officially released data, both reflect constrained real purchasing power; with significant drops in sub-categories such as transport and utilities, the consumer tendency to save remains strong.