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Japan hikes FY2026 average minimum wage guideline by 4.9% to 1,176 yen

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Japan hikes FY2026 average minimum wage guideline by 4.9% to 1,176 yen
The Mainichi
The Mainichi48 mins ago
Japan hikes FY2026 average minimum wage guideline by 4.9% to 1,176 yen
TOKYO (Kyodo) -- An advisory panel to Japan's labor ministry decided Tuesday to raise the minimum wage guideline for fiscal 2026 by a nationwide avera
The Japan Times
The Japan Times🏁 first to report6 hrs ago
Ministry panel recommends 4.9% minimum wage boost, supporting BOJ rate hike path
The new wage floor, which would apply to over 50 million workers, is expected to gradually take effect starting in October.
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