As inflation hits households, a government panel has recommended a record hike of ¥63, or 6%, for the average minimum hourly wage in the country, which would bring the figure up to ¥1,118 per hour. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/08/05/economy/japan-minimum-wage-record-hike/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #wages #japaneseeconomy #inflation #shigeruishiba #jobs #mhlw