Japan has achieved a new milestone with all prefectures now implementing a minimum wage of over 1000 yen per hour. Local governments have worked together in adjusting their labor policies to meet this new standard, which is expected to take effect immediately. This change, seen as a progressive move in addressing wage disparity, aims to improve living conditions and prevent low-wage exploitation across the nation.

The minimum wage in Japan has been a focal point in national discussions, with concerns surrounding wage disparity and poverty among working-class people. Traditionally, Japan has region-based minimum wages, and this new 1000 yen threshold has been a significant aspiration for many prefectures. The achievement is thus considered a noteworthy step in Japan's social and economic progress.

In the US and EU, debates on minimum wage increases are also ongoing, with arguments centered on economic stability and cost of living. The approach, however, differs as both regions hold the authority to establish minimum wage at the national level. In the EU, the amounts vary greatly between countries, while in the US, individual states set their own minimum wages, with federal law requiring a minimum of $7.25 per hour.