According to survey results released by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on the 9th, household consumption in Japan continued to weaken, and actual household consumption expenditure declined for the 9th consecutive month in August. According to the data, the average monthly consumption expenditure of households with two or more people in Japan fell 3.1% year on year in August. Of the 10 major categories of consumer spending, 9 categories of expenditure declined year-on-year. Specifically, spending on food fell 1.4% during the month; spending on education fell sharply, down 12.3%; spending on water, electricity, gas, etc. fell 5.2%, falling for 6 consecutive months; and spending on clothing, footwear, furniture, and household goods also declined.

According to survey results released by Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications on the 9th, household consumption in Japan continued to weaken, and actual household consumption expenditure declined for the 9th consecutive month in August. According to the data, the average monthly consumption expenditure of households with two or more people in Japan fell 3.1% year on year in August. Of the 10 major categories of consumer spending, 9 categories of expenditure declined year-on-year. Specifically, spending on food fell 1.4% during the month; spending on education fell sharply, down 12.3%; spending on water, electricity, gas, etc. fell 5.2%, falling for 6 consecutive months; and spending on clothing, footwear, furniture, and household goods also declined.