Japanese firms, after decades of deflation, have found a rare moment where they can raise prices without triggering the intense public backlash that once made such moves taboo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/07/29/economy/japan-price-hike-analysis/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #inflation #japaneseeconomy #wages #food #consumerspending