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Is This the Start of a Diverse Japan? 65% of Companies Hiring Foreign Workers to Address Labor Shortages
A recent government survey has revealed that approximately 65% of companies in Japan are employing foreign workers to tackle ongoing labor shortages, as reported by Kyodo News. The survey, conducted by Japan’s labor ministry and released earlier this week, sheds light on the evolving workforce dynamics in a nation long regarded as a homogeneous society.
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Japan Approves Record 115.5 Trillion Yen Budget for Fiscal 2025
Japan has taken a significant step by passing a record-breaking 115.54 trillion yen ($731.9 billion) draft budget for fiscal 2025. This budget reflects increasing social security and national defense spending, sparking discussions about the country’s fiscal stability.
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Tokyo is Getting a 4 Day Work Week – Here’s Why
Starting in April 2025, public sector employees in Tokyo will have the option to adopt a four-day work week. This initiative aims to address Japan’s declining fertility rate while supporting working parents, particularly mothers.
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Can Japan Reach Its Pre-Covid Travel Numbers
Travel to Japan has bounced back, but is it going to reach the same heights of 2019?
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