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

Japan's core inflation hit a more than two-year high in May and exceeded the central bank's 2% target for well over three ...

The price of Japanese-grown rice is soaring due to high inflation, low farm yields and a growing tourism sector.

TOKYO] Hiking interest rates only gradually as raw material costs rise could heighten the risk of an upward spiral in wages ...

Japan’s GDP revisions and US inflation data set the tone for USD/JPY. BoJ policy signals and trade headlines may steer price ...

Japan's core inflation accelerated to 3.5% in April ... has signaled his stance on intending to raise rates given price trends, while also citing the need to monitor closely the effects of ...

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's core inflation likely decelerated in February from the previous month due to the resumption of energy subsidies, a Reuters poll showed, though the overall price trends ...

A downward trend in spending eases demand-driven ... USD/JPY movement will hinge on the inflation figures from Japan and the US. A break below the 150.201 resistance level would bring the 148. ...

Tokyo (AFP) – Japanese inflation eased in February ... high prices while paying close attention to the impact of price trends on households and business activities," top government spokesman ...

The latest data show that Japan’s inflation remained the fastest among Group-of-Seven economies, and it’s the only G-7 country that faces US tariffs with inflation on a rising trend.

TOKYO—Japanese government data released Friday ... Tokyo CPI is viewed as an early indicator of nationwide inflation trends.

Japans core consumer inflation rose more than expected in May, intensifying speculation that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) could ...