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Tokyo Minimum Wage Rises to ¥1,280 an Hour from 1 October 2026
Tokyo’s minimum wage rises by ¥54 to ¥1,280 an hour on 1 October 2026. The rate applies to workers in Tokyo, including probation and training periods.
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Tokyo’s minimum wage rises by ¥54 to ¥1,280 an hour on 1 October 2026. The rate applies to workers in Tokyo, including probation and training periods.
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