Japanese media reported on January 7 that the “wave of price increases” of Japanese food has not subsided in the new year, and prices of about 15,000 kinds of food are expected to rise throughout 2026. According to Japanese media, this will further increase the living burden of Japanese consumers. The Imperial Japanese Database Company conducted a survey of 195 major food and beverage manufacturers across the country to inquire about their intention to adjust prices this year. Results show that from January to April 2026, prices of 3,593 types of food will increase in Japan, with an average increase of 14%, including frozen foods, rice products, and instant noodles. Starting in May, the prices of about 1,000 kinds of food are expected to increase every month, and the total for the whole year will reach about 15,000 varieties.

Japanese media reported on January 7 that the “wave of price increases” of Japanese food has not subsided in the new year, and prices of about 15,000 kinds of food are expected to rise throughout 2026. According to Japanese media, this will further increase the living burden of Japanese consumers. The Imperial Japanese Database Company conducted a survey of 195 major food and beverage manufacturers across the country to inquire about their intention to adjust prices this year. Results show that from January to April 2026, prices of 3,593 types of food will increase in Japan, with an average increase of 14%, including frozen foods, rice products, and instant noodles. Starting in May, the prices of about 1,000 kinds of food are expected to increase every month, and the total for the whole year will reach about 15,000 varieties.