Monthly Economic Report (September)
The Cabinet Office’s September 2026 Monthly Economic Report assesses Japan’s economy as being on a moderate recovery path, while urging attention to the situation in the Middle East, natural...
Cabinet Office reports
Food Safety Booths at Consumer Participation Events
The Food Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Consumer Affairs Agency, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, and the Ministry of...
82nd Food Labeling Subcommittee Meeting Minutes Published
On August 6, 2026, the Consumer Commission’s 82nd Food Labeling Subcommittee considered a proposed partial revision to the Food Labeling Standards concerning foods with nutrient function claims. It...
Monthly Economic Report (August)
In its August 2026 Monthly Economic Report, the Cabinet Office judged that the economy is recovering moderately, while it is necessary to closely monitor the effects of the situation in the Middle...
Statistical Tables: Economy Watchers Survey
“Statistical Tables: Economy Watchers Survey” provides statistical tables for the Economy Watchers Survey in Excel format, monthly survey results, past materials, and notes, along with guidance in...
July 2026 Monthly Economic Report: Gradual Recovery, Middle East Risks
The Cabinet Office judged that Japan’s economy was gradually recovering in July 2026, while the impact of the situation in the Middle East required close monitoring. Personal consumption, capital...
FY2026 Economic and Fiscal White Paper—Toward a Growth-Oriented Economy— | Chapter 1Crude Oil Prices, Japan’s Prices and Wages Amid Middle East Tensions
Following the escalation of tensions in the Middle East at the end of February 2026, international prices for crude oil and related commodities rose, pushing up import and corporate prices. The...
FY2026 Economic and Fiscal White Paper—Toward a Growth-Oriented Economy— | Chapter 2Real Economy Recovers Gradually Amid Price and Labor Shortages
Japan's economy in fiscal 2025 recorded positive growth in both real and nominal GDP, supported by private consumption and business investment. Middle East tensions affected crude oil and...
FY2026 Economic and Fiscal White Paper—Toward a Growth-Oriented Economy— | Chapter 3Economic Structural Change and Household Impact
As the economy shifts toward one in which wages, prices, and interest rates rise, the impact on households varies by assets and liabilities, age, income, and region. While households holding equities...
FY2026 Economic and Fiscal White Paper—Toward a Growth-Oriented Economy— | Chapter 4Changes in Labor Demand and Job Market Challenges
While labor shortages persist, jobopening indicators and Hello Work usage rates are declining. As AI adoption advances the substitution of tasks such as clerical work, labor mobility aligned with...