TOKYO -- Japan's minimum wage is on track for a record jump after a labor ministry advisory panel agreed on Friday to target an average of 1,002 yen ($7.11) per hour for this fiscal year.
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Japan minimum wage target exceeds 1,000 yen for first time
Labor ministry panel pushes for aggressive increase in response to inflation
The increase is expected to drive up wages in the service industry, which has faced a persistent labor shortage. (Photo by Yuki Nakao)
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