World : Over 20,000 Food, Beverage Items' Prices Surge In Japan In 2025 Amid Rising Costs

TOKYO,  Dec 26 (Bernama-Kyodo) --  A Japanese research institute said Friday that 20,609 food and beverage products were subject to price increases in 2025, mainly due to rising ingredient and labour costs, highlighting the growing burden on households, Kyodo News Agency reported.