Prices are going up Experts say it’s important to raise salaries
Every month, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications investigates the prices of goods and services sold in Japan and announces how much prices have risen or fallen.
今年8月の物価は、去年8月と比べて2.8％上がりました
Prices in August this year rose by 2.8% compared to August last year.
I haven’t seen it go up like this in 30 years.
In particular, electricity and gas bills have risen by about 20%.
The amount of oil used for cooking has increased by 39%, and the amount of bread has increased by 15%.
Food and drink companies will raise prices on many items in October, according to research firm
専門家は「30年前は、物の値段が上がっても、給料はもっと上がっていました
Experts say, 30 years ago, wages were higher even though things were more expensive.
But now my salary is not so high
Life is getting tougher, so it’s important for companies to raise salaries.”
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