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In May 2026 (Q2 2026), the Tokyo CPI index reached 112.7, continuing to climb from the previous value of 112.4, but the core YoY growth rate slowed to 1.3%, missing the consensus. Affected by government subsidies and free education policies, the on-paper price growth temporarily cooled, which may add variables to the Bank of Japan's near-term interest rate hike path.