The figure — which strips out costs for fresh food — was higher compared to expectations from economists polled by Reuters.

It has stayed put despite headline and core inflation running above its target of 2% since April 2022, and despite headline ...

The price of rice doubled in Japan in the 12 months to May, data showed, as an acceleration in inflation piled fresh pressure ...

Rice prices in Japan have more than doubled, driving inflation to a multi-year high and impacting PM Ishiba`s approval ...

Japan's rice prices have doubled in a year, straining households and fueling political tension ahead of key elections ...

The price of rice doubled in Japan in the 12 months to May, data showed Friday, as an acceleration in inflation piled fresh pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of key elections next month.

The price of rice doubled in Japan in the 12 months to May, data showed on Friday, as an acceleration in inflation piled ...