TOKYO -- Japan's household income is picking up again, thanks to an increase in the number of working couples. The average monthly income rose about 10% over the five years through 2021 as more spouses of main breadwinners joined the workforce.
But after deducting taxes and social security expenses, their take-home income has not returned to the level of about 20 years ago.
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