Core Viewpoint - The Bank of Japan emphasizes the need to monitor the recent increases in food prices, such as rice, as these may lead to second-round effects on overall inflation through changes in household sentiment and inflation expectations [1] Group 1 - The recent rise in food prices is a significant concern for the Bank of Japan [1] - There is a potential for these price increases to influence household sentiment [1] - Changes in inflation expectations may arise as a result of the rising food prices [1]