The Cupertino, California-based manufacturer s entry level iPhone 13 now costs 117,800 yen ($870), Apple s website showed, compared to 99,800 yen previously.
With the dollar up 18% against the yen year-to-date, the higher cost of the iPhone, which dominates Japan s smartphone market, comes as consumers wallets are being squeezed by price hikes for daily necessities.
Such widespread hikes are a change for most Japanese following years of stable prices for many products.
Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
