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Summary: Japan's household spending falls for 1st time in 6 months NHK

1. Household spending in Japan decreased by 3% year-on-year in October, marking the first decline in six months.
2. The reduction was primarily due to cutbacks on food items and communication expenditures, with a 1.1% drop in food spending and a 14.5% decrease in communication expenses.
3. Spending on private transportation also declined by 9.3%, marking the first decrease in nine months, as demand for mini vehicles and used cars increased.
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1. Japan's household spending decreased by 3% YoY in October, marking the first decline in six months.
- Food expenditures dropped by 1.1%.
- Communication expenses declined significantly by 14.5%.
- Spending on private transportation also decreased by 9.3%, with increased demand for
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ID: b0a483c4-7738-4ee6-9fad-ca4d04fdd7ae

Category ID: listed_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251205_B5/#summary

Date: Dec. 6, 2025

Created: 2025/12/06 08:40

Updated: 2025/12/07 21:09

Last Read: 2025/12/06 09:19