Consumption in Japan expected to slowly recover in 2025

Luxury and leisure sales are rising, but inflation will still dent spending on daily goods

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Shoppers and tourists pass in front of Matsuya Ginza in Tokyo on Dec. 22. (Photo by Yuichi Nitta)

AKANE OKUTSU, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japan's private consumption is showing signs of growth and is projected to rise through 2025 to get back to pre-COVID levels. But inflation will polarize spending trends as many consumers opt to treat themselves with the occasional luxury item, but continue to be thrifty over everyday purchases.

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