Japan's firms see one-time bonuses lifting salaries — not permanent raises
Wages remain one of the most vexing problems in Japan, where policymakers want to see higher salaries to spur more domestic consumption.
Why Japan's wages aren't rising
Initially triggered by financial crises in the 1990s, economists today point to other factors affecting stagnant wage growth.
Japan's household spending fell for fifth straight month in December
The weak figure raises some concerns for policymakers hoping a rebound in consumer demand will support the economy.
Tetsuji Ohashi, chairman of leading construction machinery-maker Komatsu, says that there are gaps between companies in their recoveries from the coronavirus crisis.
Trade union chief sees pay hikes as key to economic recovery
Rengo has decided on a policy of demanding a pay scale hike of about 2% and an overall pay increase of about 4%, including regular wage hikes.
Japan surveys foreign trainees' financial situations as more bolt from jobs
Thousands of technical trainees leave their host companies without notice every year seeking better wages, as many of them start their lives in Japan heavily in debt.
Bank of Japan debated chance of inflation pickup toward 2% as price hikes broaden
Many board members, however, stressed the need to maintain ultraloose monetary policy to support a fragile economy facing fresh risks.
Wage talks begin in Japan as COVID-linked economic uncertainty continues
Japan's most powerful business lobby urged firms with favorable earnings to "bring wage hikes that are suitable for initiating a new type of capitalism" as advocated by the prime minister.
Japan's COVID-19 border closure 'unrealistic,' business lobby chief says
The strict entry ban has been in place since Nov. 30 and was further extended until the end of February earlier this month.
Many retirees have a big problem. It isn’t what you think.
Financial advisers say too many of their clients don't actually spend enough of the money they have squirreled away, scrimping more than they need to.
Japanese households cut spending even before omicron hit
Consumers showed less appetite for spending in November even as vaccination rates climbed and COVID-19 cases became rarer.
