TL;DR A new study by the Tokyo Regional Council of Trade Unions found that a single 25-year-old in Setagaya Ward needs approximately 300,000 yen per month to live a modest life, including housing, food, and entertainment. This is significantly higher than the 2019 survey and the 2025 minimum wage for Tokyo, highlighting the gap between minimum wage and the cost of living. The study’s author suggests standardizing the minimum wage nationwide to ensure a decent standard of living.
by SkyInJapan