As of July 2019, it was expected that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics would have a positive economic impact on Japan. It was estimated that the economic impact would be approximately ** trillion Japanese yen in Tokyo Prefecture alone, and about ** trillion Japanese yen nationwide. The Japanese government expected long-lasting social, economic, and cultural benefits from measures related to the 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics. The 2020 Summer Olympics were originally planned to be held from July 24 to August 9 in Japan but were postponed by one year due to the global coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19).

Increase in demand

In Tokyo Prefecture alone, the government expected an increase in general demand of around ** trillion yen, both as an immediate and long term result of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. The direct increase in demand was estimated at around *** trillion yen, generated by investment and expenditure directly connected to the Olympic and Paralympic Games. This investment included constructing permanent venues, developing energy infrastructure or security and managing public relations. The government also projected approximately a ** trillion yen long-term demand through projects which would be carried out before and after the opening of the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics. These included the use of permanent facilities and the Olympic village, urban development of the city, an expanding sports and culture industry, and stimulating the tourism industry. Along with this estimate of increase in demand, the government calculated the overall economic ripple effect to be at ** trillion Japanese yen. Of the projection, roughly **** trillion yen was as a result of the direct impact of the Olympic and Paralympic games, and the rest of around ** trillion yen was from longer term effects. Furthermore, an increase in new employment of approximately **** million people in the country was also anticipated.

Uncertainty

As of January 2021, the fate of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games seemed undecided. The host country, organizers such as the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and sponsors were intent on holding the Games, while the Japanese population lost its previous enthusiasm. With COVID-19 still out of control organizers face the challenge of creating a safe environment for the Olympics. To achieve this, extra expenses are necessary, and organizers planned to settle on a trimmed down version of the Games to avoid the risk of infection and to cut down on expenses. Whether the expectations from July 2019 will hold true under such circumstances remains to be seen.

Japan Convenient Stores: Sales: Goods and Services: Tokyo data was reported at 141.334 JPY bn in Jan 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 155.325 JPY bn for Dec 2019. Japan Convenient Stores: Sales: Goods and Services: Tokyo data is updated monthly, averaging 142.943 JPY bn from Jul 2015 (Median) to Jan 2020, with 55 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 158.639 JPY bn in Jul 2018 and a record low of 123.315 JPY bn in Feb 2016. Japan Convenient Stores: Sales: Goods and Services: Tokyo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.H012: Convenient Stores: Sales: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

Japan Large Scale Retailers Sales: Tokyo data was reported at 76.179 JPY bn in Jan 2020. This records a decrease from the previous number of 89.577 JPY bn for Dec 2019. Japan Large Scale Retailers Sales: Tokyo data is updated monthly, averaging 69.616 JPY bn from May 2014 (Median) to Jan 2020, with 69 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 104.225 JPY bn in Dec 2018 and a record low of 57.186 JPY bn in Oct 2019. Japan Large Scale Retailers Sales: Tokyo data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.H009: Large Scale Specialty Retail Stores: Sales.

In 2023, Tokyo Prefecture registered 1.49 new divorces per 1,000 inhabitants, up from 1.43 divorces in the previous year. The divorce rate in the prefecture had shown a steady decrease until 2023.

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The 'Tokyo Core CPI YoY' is an economic indicator that measures the year-over-year change in the Consumer Price Index for Tokyo, excluding fresh food prices.-2025-09-25

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Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Octopus data was reported at 405.000 JPY/100 g in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 386.000 JPY/100 g for Sep 2018. Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Octopus data is updated monthly, averaging 258.000 JPY/100 g from Jan 1999 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 238 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 405.000 JPY/100 g in Oct 2018 and a record low of 212.000 JPY/100 g in May 2001. Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Octopus data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.P002: Retail Price: Tokyo.

Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Pork: Loin data was reported at 233.000 JPY/100 g in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 237.000 JPY/100 g for Aug 2018. Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Pork: Loin data is updated monthly, averaging 237.000 JPY/100 g from Jan 1999 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 237 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 269.000 JPY/100 g in Dec 2014 and a record low of 219.000 JPY/100 g in May 2016. Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Pork: Loin data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.P002: Retail Price: Tokyo.

Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Spaghetti data was reported at 55.000 JPY/300 g in Oct 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 54.900 JPY/300 g for Sep 2018. Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Spaghetti data is updated monthly, averaging 155.000 JPY/300 g from Jan 1999 (Median) to Oct 2018, with 238 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 207.000 JPY/300 g in Aug 2008 and a record low of 50.800 JPY/300 g in Dec 2014. Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Spaghetti data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.P002: Retail Price: Tokyo.

Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Tune Fish data was reported at 430.000 JPY/100 g in Sep 2018. This records a decrease from the previous number of 437.000 JPY/100 g for Aug 2018. Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Tune Fish data is updated monthly, averaging 399.000 JPY/100 g from Jan 1999 (Median) to Sep 2018, with 237 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 489.000 JPY/100 g in Jan 2000 and a record low of 352.000 JPY/100 g in Aug 2013. Japan Retail Price: Tokyo: Food: Tune Fish data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Statistical Bureau. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.P002: Retail Price: Tokyo.

TRI: Closing Price: Mining data was reported at 280.820 JPY in Apr 2020. This records an increase from the previous number of 250.750 JPY for Mar 2020. TRI: Closing Price: Mining data is updated monthly, averaging 432.540 JPY from Apr 2011 (Median) to Apr 2020, with 109 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 553.600 JPY in Sep 2014 and a record low of 250.750 JPY in Mar 2020. TRI: Closing Price: Mining data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Japan Exchange Group. The data is categorized under Global Database’s Japan – Table JP.Z016: Tokyo Stock Exchange: Total Return Index.