Aug 28, 2025 1 min read

Japan - MHLW: National Minimum Wage portal updated (prefectural 2025 rates being finalized)

Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare updated its regional minimum-wage portal on Aug 26, 2025. Prefectures are finalizing 2025 minimum wages via official notices (many effective late Sep–Oct). Employers must apply the new prefectural MW once each prefecture’s rate and effective date are promulgated. (Portal shows status by region.)

Effective Date

Published

Impact

  • Hourly minimums rise in many prefectures; payroll needs to update wage floors and overtime bases accordingly where applicable.

Payroll action

Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)

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