Japan's new PM has vowed to "work, work, work," even on two hours of sleep. Critics warn her stance could revive toxic overtime culture and reverse progress on reducing deaths from overwork. Japanese ...

Japan ranked dead last among 18 economies surveyed for workplace well-being, with just 49.1 percent of employees reporting ...

Janai Kai‘s journey to Japan brought along some amazing memories, but she’s aiming to make some more. Earlier this year, Janai Kai received the opportunity to fulfill her dream of traveling to Japan.

Fernando Lira is a 35-year-old Dutch entrepreneur who originally moved to Fukuoka to learn Japanese. Working inside Japanese offices reshaped how he understands professional dress, hierarchy, and ...

Japan’s intense work culture — often debated and frequently criticised — is back under global scrutiny after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi admitted she sleeps just two to four hours a night. Her ...

They’re hoping for more play and less work. The Japanese government is trying to encourage more businesses to adopt a four-day workweek due to a labor shortage in the country, which faces a potential ...

For some qualified foreigners that want to experience life in Japan, the recent availability of the Digital Nomad visa is creating new opportunities. The increasing availability of ...

While much of the world debates hybrid schedules, generative AI and productivity hacks, Japan faces a more defining question: What happens when there simply aren't enough people to keep organizations ...

In 2019, the Japanese government introduced the Work Style Reform Law which sought to increase diversity in the workplace and improve working conditions. But reform has not been sufficiently discussed ...