Fashion pulse: Japan - February 2026

Consumer prices (February)

Fashion prices in Japan rose 2.1 percent year-on-year in February, above the overall inflation rate of 1.3 percent, according to Japan’s Statistics Bureau. Clothing and footwear inflation eased from 2.4 percent in January, though it remains one of the fastest-rising consumer categories. Japan imports 97 to 98 percent of its clothing, making import costs — driven partly by the weak yen — a key factor in fashion pricing.