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Japan 2026 minimum wage debate
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Latest: Japan's labor ministry panel recommends 4.9% minimum wage rise to ¥1,176
In early July 2026, the Okayama Lawyers Association publicly urged that the statutory minimum wage be raised to ¥1,500 per hour, signaling heightened pressure from civil‑society groups for larger wage hikes. Later that