The weighted average summer bonus at major Japanese firms rose 1.88 percent from a year earlier to 1,008,706 yen, topping 1 million yen for the first time.
The increase reflects robust corporate earnings and base salary hikes.
The result is based on data linked to Keidanren and was released on July 2 2026.
The level indicates strength in wage trends.
Smaller firms in Japan raised wages by 4.29 percent in fiscal 2026, up from 4.03 percent the previous year.
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