Core Viewpoint - Japan's real wages decreased by 2.1% year-on-year in March, marking a continuous decline for three months, despite nominal wages showing growth [1] Group 1: Wage Trends - The total cash earnings increased by 2.1% to 308,572 yen (approximately 15,000 RMB), but this growth did not keep pace with rising prices [1] - The basic salary, including regular wages, rose by 1.3% to 262,896 yen, while overtime pay decreased by 1.1% to 19,683 yen [1] - Special payments, including bonuses and one-time payments, surged by 13.9% to 25,993 yen [1] Group 2: Employment Types - Full-time regular employees saw an increase in total earnings by 2.7% to 399,394 yen [1] - Hourly workers experienced a 1.8% increase in earnings, reaching 110,292 yen [1]