Japan’s demanding work culture is back in the spotlight as fresh stories highlight the pressures faced by workers—from a ...

Thinking of working in Japan? Learn the key rules, cultural norms, and workplace expectations you need to know. From ...

Teachers’ overwork is a well-known issue in Japan, long highlighted by teacher unions, advocacy groups, and labor experts. A ...

Sanae Takaichi drew criticism for requiring staff to work in the wee hours in a country scarred by “death from overwork.” ...

Japan’s minister in charge of promoting its cultural exports pledged to improve working conditions for content creators as ...

I was born and raised in Japan, and I've been living and working in Tokyo for the past 18 years. My country has long been known for its relentless work culture. Before the pandemic, many workers ...

The Japanese education system is facing a crisis. Its elementary and junior high school teachers work the longest hours in the world, according to a global survey. But that effort comes with a cost ...

Nearly half of full-time workers in their 20s in Japan engage in oshikatsu activities in support of their favorite pop idols, anime characters and sports stars, a recent survey by Japanese recruitment ...

His transparency prompted mixed reactions, with many debating whether this amount is adequate given Japan's relatively high ...

The creative talks about what it means to be a woman working in Japan's music industry today & the hopes she carries for the ...