TOKYO, Augfrugalvideopoker. 6 (Xinhua) -- Japan's average monthly wages in inflation-adjusted terms edged up 1.1 percent year on year in June, official data showed on Tuesday.

As a barometer of consumer purchasing power, the figure saw its first gain in 27 months, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.

frugalvideopoker|Japan's real wages up 1.1 pct in June

Nominal monthly earnings, including base pay and overtime, grew 4.5 percent to 498,884 yen (about 3,440 U.S. dollars).■