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Japan Real Wages Rise 1.5% in August, Eighth Straight Monthly Gain | Axios Times

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EconomyOct 7, 2026, 12:22 AM

Japan Real Wages Rise 1.5% in August, Eighth Straight Monthly Gain

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Real wages in Japan climbed 1.5% year-on-year in August, extending their winning streak to eight straight months, newly published figures show. The gauge, which reflects workers' purchasing power after inflation is stripped out, has now risen steadily as prices for goods and services continue to draw close scrutiny.

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TOKYO — Real wages for workers in Japan rose 1.5% in August compared with the same month a year earlier, marking the eighth consecutive monthly increase, according to newly released data.

The steady gain in real wages — a gauge of workers' purchasing power after adjusting for inflation — comes as prices for goods and services remain under close watch.

Details on nominal wages, the consumer price index and contributing factors will be updated once full information is available.

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