Fukuoka Prefecture’s hourly minimum wage rose by 57 yen to 1,114 yen on Oct. 4. It is the prefecture’s 24th consecutive annual increase. The rise is the second largest since 2003, behind the previous year’s 65 yen increase. The revision follows national guidance reflecting economic conditions. The Fukuoka Labor Bureau says it will work with relevant organizations to publicize the new rate across the prefecture. Source: KBC News / RKB News
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