Part-time work is also a major factor in low salaries in Japan. Many Japanese workers are employed on part-time or temporary contracts which means they do not receive the same benefits as full-time employees and are often paid less for the same amount of work. This has resulted in a large population of people who are working but still living in poverty due to their low wages. This article explores the reasons why salaries are so low in Japan, discussing its history, aging population, global recession, technology and automation, corporate culture, and part-time work. It also provides insight from Charles R. Tokoyama, CEO of Japan Insiders on the topic. Low salaries have caused economic stagnation, poverty and social inequality in Japan, with potential solutions including increased foreign competition and government regulations to raise wages for certain jobs.