Lauren Rose Kocher never worked full-time in the US, so her understanding of corporate culture was formed almost entirely in ...

That was Japan’s new far-right Prime Minister’s victory speech vow. Sanae Takaichi was talking about how she’d lead her own party. Not reform the nation’s notoriously long work weeks. But the comments ...

Japan has ramped up its push for companies to adopt a four-day workweek, but those efforts face steep challenges in a country famous for its workaholic culture. "The reasons Japanese work long hours ...

Japan has a phenomenon called johatsu—people who “evaporate,” leaving home overnight and starting over with no forwarding address.The file claims around 100,000 do this every year, often fleeing debt, ...

While working hours have fallen and reforms are in place, Japan is still wrestling with a deep-rooted culture of overwork. Kazuyo Kitada used to work seven days a week — 9am to midnight on weekdays, ...

If your work is creeping into dinner time or notifications buzzing through the weekend, Japan’s ancient wisdom might offer a few tools to help. While the country’s modern office culture is famously ...

Add DMNews to your Google News feed. Tension – Expats rave about Japan’s efficiency and harmony, yet privately feel squeezed by rules they can’t quite name. Noise – Travel vlogs and corporate ...

First, to achieve sustainable growth in a rapidly shifting environment, it is critical to attract and retain diverse talent. As with many workers around the world, Japanese people are becoming more ...

In Japan, even a casual drink can turn into a moment of self-reflection. Near Yokohama Station, a new bar is quietly ...

Japan has ramped up its push for companies to adopt a four-day workweek, but those efforts face steep challenges in a country famous for its workaholic culture. The move marks a more concerted effort ...