Core Insights - The core consumer price index (CPI) for Tokyo's 23 wards in August was reported at 110.6, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.5% [1] Group 1: Price Increases - Food prices were the main driver behind the rise in the core CPI, with significant increases across various categories [1] - The price of ordinary japonica rice surged by 67.8% year-on-year [1] - Prices for rice balls increased by 19.2%, sushi by 10.0%, chocolate by 56.0%, coffee beans by 45.9%, and chicken by 16.0% [1] Group 2: Energy Prices - In contrast, energy prices saw a year-on-year decline of 5.3% [1] - Electricity prices dropped by 6.5% and city gas prices fell by 6.0%, attributed to government subsidies for summer electricity and gas costs [1] Group 3: Economic Indicators - The CPI data for Tokyo's 23 wards serves as a leading indicator for Japan's national CPI, which is set to be released on September 19 [1]
日本东京都23区8月核心CPI同比上涨2.5%
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-08-29 16:23