Minimum Wage Increased in Japan from 01 January 2026 - January 01, 2026

The minimum wages have been revised in Japan from 01 January 2026. The minimum wages have been increased for the following regions:

  • Fukushima Prefecture;
  • Tokushima Prefecture;
  • Kumamoto Prefecture; and
  • Oita Prefecture.

 For more information on changes, please refer to the minimum wage pages:

https://kyuryocheck.jp/kyuryo/Saiteichingin

https://wageindicator.org/salary/minimum-wage/japan

Note: This minimum wage increase might not reflect the inflationary trends.

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