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Japan 2026 minimum wage policy and inflation trends

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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

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