Rising Prices Deepen Inequality Between Japan’s Urban Workers and Pensioners

Rising living costs are widening economic divisions in Japan. Younger, educated workers in Tokyo are securing wage increases above inflation, while wealthier residents benefit from stronger property and stock markets. Pensioners and lower-paid workers in rural communities are struggling as everyday costs rise faster than their incomes. Many retirees say their pension payments have failed to keep pace with inflation for years. Despite strong public support for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after her February election victory, opinion polls show that rising prices remain the public’s biggest concern. Her government has introduced measures such as energy subsidies, but many vulnerable households report little relief.

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