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Global IT talent war sends Japan tech salaries soaring

Some top-tier talent offered more than $800,000 annually

Japan focuses on shoring up its dwindling pool of high-end IT workers with lucrative pay packages and other incentives.   © Reuters
TADATSUGU SHIMAZU, Nikkei staff writer | Japan

TOKYO -- As the global shortage of skilled information technology experts hits Japan hard, companies are scrambling to lure and keep top talent with hefty annual pay packages.

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