AI Data Insight
In Q3 2026, the average household spending on durable goods in Japan dropped to 23,475 yen, a significant retreat from 25,143 yen in the previous quarter. Although sales of specific durable goods such as automobiles and air conditioners have recently provided some support, and consumers' willingness to purchase durable goods has slightly rebounded, the overall pressure of high inflation continues to keep Japanese households in a defensive consumption posture.