Kanpō (官報) · 16 Sep 2026 · 8 vistas
Fukushima Prefecture Raises Minimum Wage to 1,094 Yen
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Fukushima Labour Bureau (Director Naoki Okada) has announced the decision to revise the Fukushima Prefecture Minimum Wage, applicable to all workers and employers within the prefecture, increasing it by 61 yen from 1,033 yen to 1,094 yen per hour. The revision was published in the Official Gazette as Fukushima Labour Bureau Minimum Wage Public Notice No. 1, dated September 16, 2026, and takes effect from that date.
Details of the Revision
Based on the provisions of Article 12 of the Minimum Wage Act (Act No. 137 of 1959), this public notice announces the decision to partially revise the Fukushima Prefecture Minimum Wage (Fukushima Labour Standards Bureau Minimum Wage Public Notice No. 1 of 1980), in accordance with the provisions of Article 14, Paragraph 1 of the same Act. The revision applies to Public Notice No. 4, changing the previous “1,033 yen per hour” to “1,094 yen per hour.”
- Before Revision: 1,033 yen per hour
- After Revision: 1,094 yen per hour
- Increase Amount: 61 yen
- Issued by: Fukushima Labour Bureau (Director Naoki Okada)
- Date of Public Notice: September 16, 2026
Scope and Impact
This minimum wage applies to all employers conducting business within Fukushima Prefecture and all workers employed therein. Regardless of the wage format—whether hourly, daily, or monthly—if the wage converted to an hourly rate falls below this level, the employer is obligated to pay the difference. This is a critical matter of livelihood and employment policy that directly affects a wide range of employment relationships, including small and medium-sized enterprises and part-time/temporary workers within the prefecture.
Legal Basis and Procedures
The revision was decided and announced by the Director of the Fukushima Labour Bureau in accordance with the statutory procedures based on the Minimum Wage Act (Act No. 137 of 1959). Article 12 of the Act defines the basis for determining the minimum wage for each prefecture, and Article 14, Paragraph 1 stipulates the obligation to publicize the decision; this notice was carried out according to this framework. The revised wage level was set taking into account price levels, wage trends, and the cost of living for workers within the prefecture.
Impact on Readers
While this leads to a raise in the wage floor for workers in the prefecture, it means an increase in personnel costs for employers. If workers continue to be employed at a wage below the revised minimum wage, the employer may be subject to corrective guidance or penalties based on the Minimum Wage Act. Therefore, business operators are required to promptly revise wages and review their labor management.
Source: Fukushima Labour Bureau Minimum Wage Public Notice No. 1 (September 16, 2026, Director of Fukushima Labour Bureau, Naoki Okada) — Public notice based on Articles 12 and 14, Paragraph 1 of the Minimum Wage Act (Act No. 137 of 1959). Published in the Official Gazette dated September 16, 2026.