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.
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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Summary
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
- 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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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