- Japan's consumer prices rose by 3.1% in 2025, exceeding 2% for four years.
- A record surge in rice prices, up 67.5%, significantly drove the inflation.
- December's inflation rate slowed to 2.4%, though rice prices remain a major concern.
A: Hey, did you hear about the news? Prices are still going up!
B: No way! Really? What's happening?
A: It’s crazy! Japan’s inflation rate was over 3% last year.
B: Wow, that’s high! What’s making it so expensive?
A: Mostly rice! The price jumped a *lot* - like 67.5%! It’s the biggest increase ever recorded!
B: Seriously?! No onigiri for me then! Rice ball prices went up too, almost 16%!
A: I know, right? Coffee and chocolate are expensive too, almost 40% and 36% more!
B: Ouch! Even sushi is more expensive now?
A: Yeah, about 6.4%. Pork is up too.
B: That’s tough. Is it getting any better?
A: It’s slowing down a *little*. December’s inflation was 2.4%, a bit lower than November's 3%.
B: But rice is still really expensive, right?
A: Yep, it was up 34.4% in December. Hopefully, things will calm down soon!
- A record surge in rice prices, up 67.5%, significantly drove the inflation.
- December's inflation rate slowed to 2.4%, though rice prices remain a major concern.
A: Hey, did you hear about the news? Prices are still going up!
B: No way! Really? What's happening?
A: It’s crazy! Japan’s inflation rate was over 3% last year.
B: Wow, that’s high! What’s making it so expensive?
A: Mostly rice! The price jumped a *lot* - like 67.5%! It’s the biggest increase ever recorded!
B: Seriously?! No onigiri for me then! Rice ball prices went up too, almost 16%!
A: I know, right? Coffee and chocolate are expensive too, almost 40% and 36% more!
B: Ouch! Even sushi is more expensive now?
A: Yeah, about 6.4%. Pork is up too.
B: That’s tough. Is it getting any better?
A: It’s slowing down a *little*. December’s inflation was 2.4%, a bit lower than November's 3%.
B: But rice is still really expensive, right?
A: Yep, it was up 34.4% in December. Hopefully, things will calm down soon!
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Summary
Japan's inflation exceeded 2% for 4 years, peaking at 3.1% in 2025. Record rice price surge (67.5%) was a major driver. December inflation slowed to 2.4%, but rice remains a key concern. #inflation #Japan #ricesurges
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Category ID: listed_summary
URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20260123_B4/#summary
Date: Jan. 24, 2026
Notes: NHK News Summary
Created: 2026/01/24 06:40
Updated: 2026/01/24 08:59
Last Read: 2026/01/24 08:59