日本东京都23区12月核心CPI同比上涨2.3%

Core Insights - The core consumer price index (CPI) for Tokyo's 23 wards in December, excluding fresh food, is reported at 111.1, reflecting a year-on-year increase of 2.3% [1] - The prices of non-fresh food items increased by 6.2% year-on-year, with significant price hikes observed in staple foods and beverages [1] Price Increases - Ordinary japonica rice prices surged by 35.3% year-on-year [1] - Sushi prices rose by 16.2% year-on-year [1] - The price of rice balls, a common item in Japanese diets, increased by 15.5% year-on-year [1] - Chocolate prices saw a year-on-year increase of 25.1% [1] - Coffee bean prices experienced a dramatic rise of 60.6% year-on-year [1] Future Projections - The average core CPI for Tokyo's 23 wards in 2025 is projected to be 110.1, which is an increase of 2.7% compared to the previous year [1] - Rice prices are expected to rise by 64.6% compared to the previous year, marking the largest increase since 1971 for comparable data [1] Economic Context - The continuous rise in prices is attributed to the increase in raw material costs, which is placing a heavier burden on consumers [1] - The CPI data for Tokyo's 23 wards serves as a leading indicator for Japan's national CPI, with the national CPI data set to be released on January 23 of the following year [1]