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Akita Labor Bureau
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Situations
Japan 2026 minimum wage policy and inflation trends
26 clusters · 55 sources · last updated
Latest: Japan minimum wage to rise to 1,177 yen average
In late September 2026, Japan confirmed that the national weighted average hourly minimum wage will rise by 56 yen, from 1,121 yen to 1,177 yen. This marks the second-highest increase on record. Regional updates take eff
Japanese regional labor market trends
2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated
Latest: Job openings ratio in Oita and Akita reaches 1.13
Employment trends in various Japanese prefectures show varying levels of labor market activity. In Aomori Prefecture, the job opening ratio for high school graduates reached a record high of 3.2, creating a competitive m