Japan's real wages drop for 12th straight month in March

STORY: Japan's real wages drop for 12th straight month in March DATELINE: May 9, 2023 LENGTH: 00:00:51 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views of Tokyo STORYLINE: Real wages in Japan declined for a 12th straight month in March from a year earlier, leading to households spending less as a result of rising inflation, the government said in a report on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, nominal wages including base and overtime pay rose 0.8 percent to an average of 291,081 yen (2,100 U.S. dollars). The 0.8 percent increase in yen terms marks the 15th consecutive month of increase, although the monthly rise has remained below the 1 percent threshold for a third straight month, the data showed. The government said in a separate report Tuesday that household spending decreased in March from a year earlier. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications said household spending in the reporting period fell 1.9 percent from a year ear

Guinness cites wrestler Yoshida for 15 straight world titles

Guinness cites wrestler Yoshida for 15 straight world titles

NAGOYA, Japan - Invincible women's wrestler Saori Yoshida (R) receives a Guinness World Records certificate during an event in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on Oct. 12, 2014, for her unprecedented 15th consecutive world championship win in September.

Yoshida wins gold in women's 53-kg wrestling

Yoshida wins gold in women's 53-kg wrestling

TASKENT, Uzbekistan - Japan's Saori Yoshida (L) competes against Sofia Mattsson of Sweden in the women's 53-kilogram division final at the wrestling world championships on Sept. 11, 2014, in Taskent, Uzbekistan. Yoshida, 31, captured her 15th consecutive world crown, including her three Olympic gold medals in the 55-kg class.

Tokyo stocks log record 15th consecutive day of gains

Tokyo stocks log record 15th consecutive day of gains

An electric board in Tokyo shows the benchmark Nikkei stock index on Oct. 23, 2017, ending up 239.01 points at 21,696.65 to mark the 15th straight day of rise, its longest-ever winning streak. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Guinness cites wrestler Yoshida for 15 straight world titles

Guinness cites wrestler Yoshida for 15 straight world titles

NAGOYA, Japan - Invincible women's wrestler Saori Yoshida (R) receives a Guinness World Records certificate during an event in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, central Japan, on Oct. 12, 2014, for her unprecedented 15th consecutive world championship win in September. (Kyodo)

Yoshida wins gold in women's 53-kg wrestling

Yoshida wins gold in women's 53-kg wrestling

TASKENT, Uzbekistan - Japan's Saori Yoshida (L) competes against Sofia Mattsson of Sweden in the women's 53-kilogram division final at the wrestling world championships on Sept. 11, 2014, in Taskent, Uzbekistan. Yoshida, 31, captured her 15th consecutive world crown, including her three Olympic gold medals in the 55-kg class. (Kyodo)

Tokyo stocks log record 15th consecutive day of gains

Tokyo stocks log record 15th consecutive day of gains

An electric board in Tokyo shows the benchmark Nikkei stock index on Oct. 23, 2017, ending up 239.01 points at 21,696.65 to mark the 15th straight day of rise, its longest-ever winning streak. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo