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Overview of Employment Trends in Japan for October 2025

The latest report from Frog Inc., based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, presents the "Ranking of Wage Growth by Prefecture for October 2025." Utilizing big data from job platforms, the analysis categorizes employment types into part-time, temporary, and full-time positions, drawing insights from leading recruitment platforms.

Minimum Wage Impact

According to the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the national average minimum wage reached ¥1,121, marking the largest increase since the introduction of the baseline system in 1978, with a year-on-year rise of ¥66. This increase, effective from October, varies by region. Some prefectures implemented this sooner, while others will follow in November or later.

Prefectural Wage Growth

The analysis reveals the wage growth trends across different employment types and prefectures.

Wages by Employment Types

• - Part-time and temporary work: Wage changes range from -4.64% to +3.66%.
• - Temporary work: Peaks at an increase of +5.78% in Aomori.
• - Full-time work: Shows growth between -0.56% to +1.24%, with Okinawa leading the way.

Detailed Rankings:

• - Part-time Workers:

1. Gifu (+3.66%)
2. Mie (+3.62%)
3. Kanagawa (+3.14%)

The bottom rankings revealed Yamagata, Fukui, and Toyama with declines in their part-time wages, emphasizing disparities within the regions.

• - Temporary Workers:

1. Aomori (+5.78%)
2. Iwate (+4.55%)
3. Yamaguchi (+4.19%)

Aomori’s wage increase was notably influenced by the advertisement of high-paying nursing positions, unlike Nagasaki, which struggled with wage fluctuations.

• - Full-time Employees:

1. Okinawa (+1.24%)
2. Nagasaki (+0.97%)
3. Oita (+0.84%)

Okinawa's job market saw a surge partly due to the increase in higher salaried positions, contrasting with Wakayama's stability at the other end of the spectrum.

Analysis By Prefectures

Using comprehensive data, we analyzed each prefecture's wage growth. For instance, Gifu's average hourly wage peaked at ¥1,275, while Toyama fluctuated leading to a current drop. The data sets looked at trends over the past twelve months, highlighting significant shifts and the job market's response to pricing shifts.

Insights from Job Platforms

Job postings were analyzed, using data from multiple platforms:

• - For part-time roles: eiEidem, Baitoru, MyNavi Baito
• - For temporary roles: Hatarako.net, En Haken
• - For full-time roles: doda, Type, En Tanshoku, MyNavi Tenshoku

The collection metrics spanned September 1, 2024, to October 6, 2025, focusing on the first Monday of each month’s job listings. Each job's location was evaluated based on its primary prefecture to ensure accurate aggregation.

Company Overview

Frog Inc. specializes in job market analytics, with a focus on harnessing big data since 2014. The company’s offerings extend to governmental bodies and research entities, illustrating the dynamic shifts in Japan’s hiring landscape.

For those seeking further insights or data, Frog Inc. encourages reaching out through their dedicated contact options.

As the labor market continues to evolve, understanding these trends will be crucial for both job seekers and employers to navigate the upcoming changes effectively. Acknowledging shifts across employment types equips stakeholders with strategic insights necessary for adapting to market demands.