Japan wage data release delayed on need to scrutinise figures - govt Toggle share menu Advertisement Japan wage data release delayed on need to scrutinise figures - govt Japan's labour ministry said it would delay the release of its closely-watched wage data originally scheduled for Tuesday, citing the need to "scrutinise" some figures. FILE PHOTO: People cross a street in Tokyo March 18, 2015. . REUTERS/Yuya Shino (JAPAN - Tags: BUSINESS EMPLOYMENT) 25 May 2021 08:55AM Share this content Bookmark TOKYO: Japan's labour ministry said it would delay the release of its closely-watched wage data originally scheduled for Tuesday, citing the need to "scrutinise" some figures.