Peter Hanami: In 2013 Japan's minimum wage was US$11,972 per annum

Monday, October 27, 2014

Picture: Tokyo subway commuters

"Global minimum wages per annum, 2013 ($US)

Australia $ 29,982

USA $ 14,798

Japan $ 11,972

Korea $ 11,815

Source: OECD

Source: Freeze minimum wage or we'll shut down, say restaurateurs

By Matthew Dunckley

Australian Financial Review

Thursday 27 March 2014 page 3