Food prices in Japan increased by 7.2% year-on-year in August 2025, easing from a 7.6% gain in the previous month, which had marked the sharpest rise in five months. Costs moderated for fresh vegetables (2.1% vs 3.7% in July), cereals (22.7% vs 27.4%), meats (4.8% vs 5.2%), oils, fats, and seasoning