Inflation TrackerJapan CPI: Clothes & footwear
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Year-on-year (%)+1.5%August 2026
Month-on-month (%)-0.5%August 2026
Index (2025=100)100.1
Weight (per 10,000)299
Year-on-year change since 2021 (%)
Index level (2025 = 100)
Items in this category
| Item | Index (2025=100) | Month-on-month (%) | Year-on-year (%) | Weight (per 10,000) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothes | 100.4 | -0.1% | +2.0% | 121 |
| Japanese clothing | 100.5 | +0.9% | -0.3% | 3 |
| Women's“Kimono” | 100.5 | +0.9% | -0.3% | 3 |
| Clothing | 100.4 | -0.1% | +2.1% | 118 |
| Men's clothing | 99.9 | -0.1% | +1.3% | 42 |
| Men's suits (for spring & summer, medium) | 105.0 | +0.9% | +14.4% | 4 |
| Men's suits (for spring & summer, ordinary) | 95.9 | -1.3% | -1.8% | 2 |
| Men's suits (for autumn & winter, medium) | 102.9 | 0.0% | +4.4% | 3 |
| Men's suits (for autumn & winter, ordinary) | 102.3 | 0.0% | +3.4% | 2 |
| Men's jackets | 99.3 | 0.0% | -0.6% | 6 |
| Men's slacks (for spring & summer) | 94.9 | -0.7% | -4.6% | 9 |
| Men's slacks (for autumn & winter) | 101.2 | 0.0% | +1.9% | 7 |
| Men's slacks (jeans) | 103.9 | -0.3% | +3.4% | 2 |
| Men's coats | 101.7 | 0.0% | +1.9% | 3 |
| Boys' school uniforms | 99.5 | 0.0% | -0.5% | 4 |
| Women's clothing | 101.7 | +0.3% | +2.9% | 61 |
| Women's suits (for spring & summer, medium) | 101.1 | +5.8% | +12.6% | 2 |
| Women's suits (for spring & summer, ordinary) | 99.4 | -0.3% | +3.3% | 1 |
| Women's suits (for autumn & winter, medium) | 98.8 | 0.0% | -1.6% | 5 |
| Women's suits (for autumn & winter, ordinary) | 102.5 | 0.0% | +4.3% | 1 |
| One-piece dresses (for spring & summer) | 91.7 | -6.8% | +2.1% | 1 |
| One-piece dresses (for autumn & winter) | 102.4 | 0.0% | +3.3% | 4 |
| Women's jackets | 100.1 | 0.0% | +0.3% | 7 |
| Skirts (for spring & summer) | 98.3 | -0.8% | +4.1% | 3 |
| Skirts (for autumn & winter) | 101.2 | 0.0% | +2.2% | 3 |
| Women's slacks (for autumn & winter) | 104.3 | 0.0% | +6.4% | 6 |
| Women's slacks (jeans) | 102.3 | +0.6% | +2.3% | 18 |
| Women's coats | 105.5 | 0.0% | +6.1% | 6 |
| Girls' school uniforms | 100.5 | 0.0% | +0.5% | 4 |
| Children's clothing | 96.3 | -1.7% | +1.0% | 15 |
| Children's trousers (for spring & summer) | 90.8 | -4.8% | +4.8% | 5 |
| Children's trousers (for autumn & winter) | 99.4 | 0.0% | -0.4% | 8 |
| Babies' clothes | 98.3 | -0.5% | -1.7% | 2 |
| Shirts, sweaters & underwear | 97.8 | -1.7% | +0.4% | 93 |
| Shirts & sweaters | 97.1 | -2.4% | +0.7% | 63 |
| Men's shirts & sweaters | 96.8 | -2.6% | +0.1% | 22 |
| Men's business shirts | 98.7 | -0.6% | -1.5% | 5 |
| Men's sports shirts (long sleeves) | 99.1 | 0.0% | -0.8% | 4 |
| Men's sports shirts (short sleeves) | 92.6 | -6.0% | +0.6% | 9 |
| Men's sweaters | 101.2 | 0.0% | +1.6% | 4 |
| Women's shirts & sweaters | 97.6 | -2.2% | +1.2% | 36 |
| Blouses (long sleeves) | 99.2 | 0.0% | -1.3% | 3 |
| Blouses (short sleeves) | 89.7 | -4.5% | -3.0% | 4 |
| Women's T-shirts (long sleeves) | 102.1 | 0.0% | +3.5% | 8 |
| Women's T-shirts (short sleeves) | 94.2 | -4.3% | -0.6% | 11 |
| Women's sweaters (long sleeves) | 103.6 | 0.0% | +4.7% | 8 |
| Women's sweaters (short sleeves) | 88.8 | -7.3% | -1.9% | 2 |
| Children's shirts & sweaters | 95.1 | -2.9% | -0.5% | 5 |
| Children's T-shirts (long sleeves) | 99.8 | 0.0% | -0.1% | 3 |
| Children's T-shirts (short sleeves) | 88.1 | -7.5% | -1.2% | 2 |
| Underwear | 99.4 | -0.1% | -0.2% | 30 |
| Men's underwear | 99.7 | -0.3% | 0.0% | 9 |
| Men's undershirts | 98.5 | -0.9% | -1.3% | 5 |
| Men's underpants | 101.4 | +0.6% | +1.8% | 2 |
| Men's pajamas | 100.8 | 0.0% | +1.2% | 2 |
| Women's underwear | 99.4 | +0.1% | 0.0% | 17 |
| Brassieres | 99.5 | -0.2% | -0.7% | 3 |
| Panties | 99.9 | +0.2% | +0.6% | 7 |
| Lingeries | 98.7 | +0.1% | -0.2% | 7 |
| Children's underwear | 98.5 | -0.6% | -1.7% | 3 |
| Children's underwear | 98.5 | -0.6% | -1.7% | 3 |
| Footwear | 101.4 | +0.4% | +1.1% | 45 |
| Men's shoes | 102.8 | +0.4% | +1.9% | 10 |
| Women's shoes | 100.7 | -0.1% | +0.8% | 12 |
| Children's shoes | 103.5 | +0.4% | +3.9% | 6 |
| Canvas shoes | 99.3 | +0.7% | -1.3% | 12 |
| Sandals | 102.0 | -1.5% | +1.5% | 1 |
| Slippers | 103.5 | +1.4% | +3.6% | 3 |
| Other clothing | 101.3 | +0.2% | +1.6% | 24 |
| Hats & caps | 102.9 | -0.6% | +3.6% | 6 |
| Mufflers | 104.1 | 0.0% | +4.5% | 2 |
| Men's socks | 100.5 | +0.6% | +0.4% | 6 |
| Women's socks | 100.3 | +0.5% | +0.6% | 8 |
| Belts | 100.5 | +0.2% | +0.9% | 3 |
| Services related to clothing | 104.8 | +0.2% | +4.4% | 16 |
| Laundry charges-A | 104.7 | +0.2% | +4.5% | 6 |
| Laundry charges-B | 106.4 | +0.3% | +5.9% | 6 |
| Footwear repair charges | 103.8 | +0.4% | +3.1% | 2 |
| Charges for clothing rent | 102.5 | 0.0% | +2.3% | 3 |
Other categories
- All items
- All items less fresh food
- All items less fresh food and energy
- Food
- Fresh food
- Housing
- Fuel, light & water
- Energy
- Furniture & household utensils
- Medical care
- Transportation & communication
- Education
- Culture & recreation
- Miscellaneous
- Goods
- Services
Method
Year-on-year and month-on-month changes are computed from the published all-Japan indices (2020 base up to December 2025, 2025 base from January 2026) and rounded to one decimal; they can differ by about 0.1 point from the officially announced rates. Items that were added or discontinued at the 2025 rebasing have shorter histories. OECD figures are the annual growth rates published by the OECD.
About this page
In August 2026, prices for “Clothes & footwear” were +1.5% compared with a year earlier.