AI Data Insight
According to the latest data from DataTrack, the year-on-year growth rate of the real average income of Japanese workers' households in Q2 2026 (April) narrowed significantly to 0.7% from 2.3% in the previous month. Although the Shunto (spring wage offensive) brought a nominal wage increase of over 5%, the childcare support levy introduced in April and persistently high inflation continue to pressure household purchasing power. Looking ahead, there is a risk of a price rebound in the autumn, making it challenging to maintain positive growth in real income.