Japan’s consumer confidence index rose to 35.3 in September 2025 from 34.9 in the previous month, reaching its highest level since December 2024, as most components improved, including overall livelihood (33.2 vs 32.7), employment outlook (39.9 vs 39.3), and willingness to buy durable goods (28.8 vs 28.0). Meanwhile, income growth expectations remained steady (at 39.4).