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For the first time, credit card payments have outpaced cash among Japanese households, reflecting a shift in spending habits driven by e-commerce growth and increased card use.
By , in Asia, World, Economy · 28 Feb 2026, 15:31 · 0 Comments
Data published by Japan’s Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications shows cards rose above cash in the 2025 household payment breakdown, a milestone in the nation’s long-standing cash culture.
Analysts say online shopping expansion and rewards programs have boosted card use, even as overall cashless adoption in Japan remains lower than in some other economies.
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