Tokyo raises minimum wage to 1,226 yen in October

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Tokyo's regional minimum wage will increase to 1,226 yen starting October 3, 2025. This marks a significant rise, with all prefectures expected to exceed 1,000 yen. The nationwide average minimum wage increase is a record 66 yen. This adjustment aims to ensure more workers, including full-time employees, earn above the minimum threshold. Calculating one's approximate hourly wage from their take-home pay can help determine if their earnings meet the new minimum wage standards.


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