Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino (R) speaks during a meeting in Tokyo with the Japan Business Federation on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Combined photo shows Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui (L) and Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino holding talks in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, effectively starting the year's spring wage negotiations.

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui speaks to the press after a meeting in Tokyo with the Japanese Trade Union Confederation on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japanese Trade Union Confederation President Tomoko Yoshino meets the press after a meeting with the Japan Business Federation in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Officials of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation and the Japan Business Federation hold a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Officials of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation and the Japan Business Federation hold a meeting in Tokyo on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui (L) speaks during a meeting in Tokyo with the Japanese Trade Union Confederation on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Annual spring wage talks in Japan

Japan Business Federation Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui (L) speaks during a meeting in Tokyo with the Japanese Trade Union Confederation on Jan. 27, 2026, as the year's spring wage negotiations effectively begin.

Union signboard and logo

Union signboard and logo

Union signboard and logo=January 21,2026,Tokyo

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Union signboard and logo=January 21,2026,Tokyo

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Union signboard and logo=January 21,2026,Tokyo

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Manon Aubry - Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Arnaud Rousseau - Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Arnaud Rousseau - Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Manon Aubry - Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Manon Aubry - Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Manon Aubry - Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Manon Aubry - Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Manon Aubry - Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Arnaud Rousseau - Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Manon Aubry - Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Farmers Demonstrate Against the EU-Mercosur Agreement - Strasbourg

Thousands of angry farmers protest against the free trade agreement between the European Union and Mercosur. Gathered in front of the European Parliament, they await the vote of MEPs. In attendance are MEPs, politicians and leaders of agricultural organizations. January 20, 2026, Strasbourg, Eastern France. Photo by Nicolas Roses/ABACAPRESS.COM