Is the Kanto Wage Gap Narrowing? Prefecture Trends from 2020 to 2023
We analyze how wage levels relative to Tokyo changed across all seven Kanto prefectures from 2020 to 2023 and whether regional wage gaps narrowed or widened.
How Tokyo Wages Changed from 2020 to 2023
We analyze how wages in Tokyo changed over the four years spanning the pandemic and show which age groups saw the largest gains in the 2023 data.
Are Wages Rising in Kanagawa? Trends from 2020 to 2023
Using four years of time-series data, we track wage trends by age in Kanagawa and examine which age groups saw the largest gains through the pandemic period and subsequent wage increases.
Tokyo vs Yokohama, Kawasaki, and Sagamihara: How Taxable Income Compares
Using resident-tax data, we compare taxable income in Tokyo's 23 wards with Yokohama, Kawasaki, and Sagamihara and examine the income gaps that exist even within the Greater Tokyo area.
Taxable Income in Sagamihara: Why It Is Lower Than Other Major Kanto Cities
Using resident-tax data, we analyze Sagamihara's taxable income per taxpayer of ¥3.47 million and examine the industrial structure behind the lowest figure among six major Kanto cities, along with the city's future outlook.
Taxable Income in Chiba City: Makuhari's Influence and the City's Income Profile
Using resident-tax data, we analyze Chiba City's taxable income per taxpayer of ¥3.82 million and explain how Makuhari's concentration of IT and commercial activity fits into the city's overall income level.
Taxable Income in Saitama City: What the Numbers Say About the Prefectural Capital
Using resident-tax data, we analyze Saitama City's taxable income per taxpayer of ¥4.07 million and explain the city's economic position compared with Saitama Prefecture overall and Tokyo.
Average Taxable Income in Kawasaki: Why Is It So High?
Using resident-tax data, we analyze Kawasaki's taxable income per taxpayer of ¥4.21 million and the income structure behind a figure nearly equal to Yokohama's but below Tokyo's 23 wards.
Average Taxable Income in Yokohama: How Big Is the Gap with Tokyo?
Using resident-tax data, we compare taxable income per taxpayer in Yokohama and Tokyo's 23 wards. Yokohama is about ¥980,000 lower than Tokyo, while still ranking third among six major Kanto cities.
Saitama City vs. Chiba City: Comparing Employment Structures
Using census data, we compare employment in Saitama City and Chiba City by industry and employment type and examine how the work environments differ between the two prefectural capitals in Tokyo's commuter belt.
Tertiary-Sector Employment in 6 Major Kanto Cities: Which City Is Most Service-Oriented?
Using census data, we compare the industrial composition of employment across six major Kanto cities. Recalculated from the same official API indicators, Tokyo's 23 wards have the highest tertiary-sector share.
Temporary and Part-Time Employment in Yokohama: Breaking Down Non-Regular Work
Using census data, we break down non-regular employment in Yokohama, including temporary agency, part-time, and casual work, and compare it with regular employment using internally consistent published figures.