Published Oct 6, 2026, 7:30 PM ET · Updated a month ago · 3 sources

Japan Real Wages Rise for Eighth Month, Aided by Takaichi Relief

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Japanese workers’ real wages rose for an eighth straight month, marking the longest streak of gains in almost a decade, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi deploys inflation-relief measures to boost households’ spending power.