AI Data Insight
According to the latest data, the average spending on goods by Japanese households with two or more people rose to 170,228 yen in Q3 2026, bucking the trend with a growth from the previous 165,256 yen. Although market consensus indicates that Japan's overall household spending has continued to shrink recently, the nominal expenditure on goods items remains supported by rising prices and specific demands, highlighting consumers' careful calculation and selective consumption in an inflationary environment.