Core consumer prices, which do not include the price of food, rose 0.1% from the same month last year, official figures from the statistical bureau showed.
Japan has been fighting falling prices amid slowing consumer demand.
However, analysts said the latest data is unlikely to end the country's fight against deflation.
Japan has been fighting falling prices amid slowing consumer demand.
However, analysts said the latest data is unlikely to end the country's fight against deflation.
