Daily Food Spending below 500 Yen among Needy People in Japan
A survey by Save the Children Japan reveals that needy households are struggling with rising inflation, with average daily food spending falling below 500 yen per person. The data highlights that many families, particularly single-parent households, are living in debt or depleting their savings to cover basic needs.
Why it matters
This highlights the deepening economic crisis for vulnerable populations in Japan, underscoring the impact of inflation on food security and household stability.
Tokyo, Sept. 21 (Jiji Press)--Needy households in Japan live on an average food expenditure of less than 500 yen per person a day amid lingering inflation, according to a survey by Save the Children Japan, a nongovernmental organization.
The survey, conducted in June, covered 8,736 parents nationwide who applied for food assistance from the organization. All of them provided valid responses online or by telephone.
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