Meanwhile, another reason for population growth is the need for well remunerated labor. Of all towns and villages in Japan, the ski resort village of Akaigawa in Hokkaido had the highest rate of ...

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Osaka has taken the lead in Japan's social population growth for the second consecutive year, with foreign residents making ...

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The return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates and declare the end of a ...

as the country's population continues to shrink and age rapidly. Labour shortages in Japan, particularly among non-manufacturers and small firms, are reaching historic levels, the government has ...

Japan's retailers, typically among the most tight-fisted of employers, are offering big pay increases for a second year in a row, meaning squeezed profits for companies, more spending money for ...

Japan, a country of rich tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is home to some of the most populous cities in the world. From the industrious metropolis of Tokyo to the cultural heritage of Kyoto, the ...

"Solid wage hikes will help put the Japanese economy on a growth track," said Tamon ... The retailers have had little choice, as Japan's working-age population continues to shrink from its peak ...