Minimum wage rises in at least 17 prefectures to exceed central recommendations
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Source: The Japan Times
Published: 2026-08-20 12:25 UTC+10:00
Section: BUSINESS
Factuality Score: 95
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Politics, Business, Asia, Economy & Finance, Labour & Workers, Tax & Budget, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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Minimum hourly wages are expected to rise more than recommended by a government advisory panel for fiscal 2026 in at least 17 of Japan’s 47 prefectures, a tally showed Wednesday.
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