Discussions on a hike in Japan's minimum wage for fiscal 2026 have entered the final stage at a labor ministry panel but the gap between labor and management representatives remains wide. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/07/27/economy/labor-management-gaps-wide-minimum-wage/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #japaneseeconomy #wages #shunto #unions