Shinzo Abe to Japan, Inc.: Raise wages or else! - Feb. 17, 2015

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe would really like Japanese companies to do something they'd rather not: give workers a raise.



Abe has in recent weeks cajoled, threatened and otherwise pressured corporate leaders to hike salaries. The lobbying effort has even extended to the golf course, where Abe is reportedly in the habit of inviting business titans for a round, and then asking them to raise wages.



Shinzo Abe to Japan, Inc.: Raise wages or else! - Feb. 17, 2015