Japan is building an inclusive workforce through disability employment
Disability employment is rising in Japan, supported by new national targets, training systems and flexible work-pathway programmes.Government and…
How people are navigating work transformation across Japan
In Japan, traditional lifetime employment and progression models are increasingly misaligned with today’s social and economic realities, prompting…
How Japan’s longevity economy is creating new opportunities
Japan’s rapidly ageing population is fueling demand in healthcare, nursing care and lifestyle industries.With 36.25 million people over…
Public and private financial education initiatives in Japan
The global transition towards cashless payments is accelerating, with many countries seeing an uptick in digital transactions in…
Japan in a world of rising middle powers
The rising influence of middle powers is reshaping the global order. This was made clear by Canadian Prime…
Japan’s SMEs are receiving a recruitment and retention boost
Countries around the world are suffering from labour shortages, which can affect productivity and contribute to inflation.Small and…
Japan’s succession problem: how the country is safeguarding heritage through business
Traditional Japanese industries are struggling to find successors when business owners retire.Government initiatives aim to match prospective new…
How Japanese firms are adapting to workplace heat risks
2025 saw the third-hottest July on record, following the previous two record-breaking years.In Japan, one city in Gunma…
Japan is redesigning mobility for its changing society
Ensuring the continuity of essential public services like transportation has become an increasingly pressing issue in Japan.Over 20%…
How Japan is building a nature-positive future
Ecosystem degradation could result in severe economic loss and diminished global output, leading countries to commit to conserving…