AI Data Insight
In Q3 2026 (as of August 1), the average monthly spending on goods and services per household in Japan reached 292,713 yen, growing by approximately 2.67% compared to the previous value of 285,095 yen. Although nominal data showed a short-term monthly rebound, consensus expectations indicate that overall real household consumption remains in continuous contraction, reflecting that high wage growth has not yet fully dispelled public caution regarding inflation.