JR East, Seibu, and TX also face a wave of transportation fare hikes: Yamanote Line Tokyo-Shinjuku fare to rise from 210 yen to 260 yen

The wave of price hikes is not just affecting food, but also transportation. JR East has implemented the first full-scale price hike since privatization in 1987, excluding those related to the consumption tax. Other railway companies are also planning price hikes, which are likely to have an impact on people's lives. However, there are ways to travel cheaply by train or air.