AI Data Insight
Japan's average spending on goods for households with two or more people in March 2026 (Q2 2026) was 177,975 yen, down 4.18% from the previous month. Despite official Shunto wage hikes, high prices continue to suppress people's purchasing power in categories such as food and clothing, causing overall consumption data to fall short of market expectations. Going forward, it is necessary to observe whether real wages can steadily turn positive to drive a medium-to-long-term recovery in domestic demand.