• 14
• Aug'20

Worker Shortage Drives Japanese Companies Into Child Care (1)

(Bloomberg) -- Faced with a shortage of workers, Japanese companies are taking matters into their own hands, helping the government fix a chronic lack of day care that is blunting efforts to get more women into the workforce..... Read More

• 13
• Aug'20

Japan's plan to revisit tech goals offers opportunities for PE/VC firms, says GlobalData

Japan is renowned for technophilia. However, contrary to the general belief, Japan lags behind its Western peers. With digitization taking center stage in COVID-era, Japan is looking to close the gap. This could encourage domestic start-ups to work towards tech innovation in different fields, which in turn is expected to spur private equity (PE)/venture capital (VC) funding activity, according to GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.... Read More

• 13
• Aug'20

Japanese Market Modestly Higher

(RTTNews) - The Japanese stock market, which swung between gains and losses, is modestly higher on Wednesday after opening lower following the following the negative cues overnight from Wall Street amid a stalemate in U.S. fiscal stimulus talks. Nevertheless, a weaker yen boosted shares of exporters.... Read More

• 13
• Aug'20

Japan Doesn’t Want to Become Another Casualty of English

In a 2019 survey, Japan dropped to 53rd in global English proficiency, squarely in the “low proficiency” band. Japan ranks near the bottom of Asian and developed countries alike despite constant reshuffling and refinement of the English educational curriculum in schools and the frequent assertions, acknowledged by Japan’s Ministry of Education, that English-language skills are needed to compete in the modern economy..... Read More

• 12
• Aug'20

How innovation works at Japan's #1 internet firm

Rakuten is the “Amazon of Japan”. Its online marketplace sells more than eBay. Operations span travel websites, insurance, marketing companies, and cryptocurrencies. The founder Hiroshi Mikitani is still the CEO and chairman. Most teenagers know the brand best as the shirt sponsor of Barcelona..... Read More

• 12
• Aug'20

Asian shares mostly higher on stimulus moves, jobs data

Shanghai, Aug 10 (AP) Shares were mostly higher in Asia on Monday after President Donald Trump issued executive orders to provide tax relief and stopgap unemployment benefits for Americans hit by the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic.... Read More

• 12
• Aug'20

Japan's economy watcher sentiment almost back to pre-pandemic level

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Business sentiment among workers in Japan with jobs sensitive to economic trends in July almost returned to levels seen before the coronavirus outbreak, as social and economic activities gradually resumed, government data showed Tuesday..... Read More

• 12
• Aug'20

China factory activity up for 5th month, Japan snaps 4-month fall

BEIJING/TOKYO • China's factories stepped up activity in July for the fifth straight month as improving prospects for electrical and pharmaceutical goods helped sustain a broader recovery from earlier coronavirus shutdowns..... Read More

• 11
• Aug'20

Abe Says Japan Must Avoid Declaring Emergency to Help Economy

(Bloomberg) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said the country must try to avoid declaring another emergency, in order to soften the blow to the economy caused by the pandemic.... Read More

• 11
• Aug'20

Diversity means accepting and tolerating differences

Despite recent signs of what may be second wave outbreaks, Japan has been deemed to be among the countries that have controlled the COVID-19 pandemic relatively well .... Read More

• 11
• Aug'20

Young Japanese Adjust to the “New Normal”: Pandemic and Social Change

The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent shifts to work or study from home has brought about greater physical distance between people. How will this affect young people’s romantic and other relationships?..... Read More

• 11
• Aug'20

Protecting Japanese jobs more important than fiscal reform now, minister says

TOKYO (Reuters) - Protecting the jobs of Japanese people is more important now than public finances, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Friday..... Read More

• 11
• Aug'20

Japan's factory output rebounds, jobless rate dips as lockdown lifts

TOKYO (REUTERS) - Japan's industrial output snapped four months of decline in June, pointing to a modest recovery in broader business and consumer activity in the world's third-largest economy following a heavy hit to demand from the coronavirus pandemic.... Read More

• 10
• Aug'20

Post-Pandemic Japan Will Attract the World

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is considering extending a special employment subsidy to help firms hit by the coronavirus pandemic that would keep furloughed workers on the payroll, but no decision has been made yet, a labour ministry official told Reuters on Wednesday.... Read More

• 10
• Aug'20

Pandemic gets Japan's automated delivery services on the road

TOKYO: Japan is paving the way for autonomous delivery robots to become part of everyday life, with social distancing efforts required during the coronavirus pandemic making the push all the more vital..... Read More

• 09
• Aug'20

Japan's shortage of AI talent opens doors for disabled workers

TOKYO -- Japan's dire labor shortage is well-documented, and the burgeoning artificial intelligence industry is not immune. The expected shortfall in AI experts, however, is creating opportunities for talented individuals with disabilities as some companies adopt an all-hands-on-deck mindset..... Read More

• 09
• Aug'20

Few takers for Indian engineers at home or abroad, but Japan loves them

When engineers increasingly face shrinking job opportunities and layoffs in India and immigration restrictions abroad, there is one country which wants them in large numbers — Japan.... Read More

• 09
• Aug'20

India can bridge IT staff shortage in Japan'

Japan is facing a shortage of 200,000 information technology professionals due to an ageing population and falling birth rate and India can fill the gap with its huge talent pool, a Japanese trade official said.... Read More

• 09
• Aug'20

As Japan frets about dearth of AI talent, Daikin develops own program

OSAKA (Reuters) - There’s a sense of panic within Japan Inc and the government - the world’s No. 3 economy doesn’t have enough experts in artificial intelligence and it’s time to do something about it.... Read More

• 08
• Aug'20

Japan’s complaints on logistics, customs, quality issues in India to be redressed: Goyal

A ‘focussed group’ of key officials to look at problems raised by Japanese Trade Minister, trade body More than 200 investment plans of Japanese companies in India,.... Read More

• 08
• Aug'20

Offshore Wind to Surge to 234 GW by 2030, Create 900K Jobs: GWEC

Global offshore wind capacity will surge to over 234 GW by 2030 from 29.1 GW at the end of 2019, led by exponential growth in the Asia-Pacific region.... Read More

• 07
• Aug'20

Japan considering extending special employment subsidy: labour ministry official

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan is considering extending a special employment subsidy to help firms hit by the coronavirus pandemic that would keep furloughed workers on the payroll, but no decision has been made yet, a labour ministry official told Reuters on Wednesday.... Read More

• 07
• Aug'20

An End in Sight for the Employment Ice Age?

The government has drawn up a three-year plan to support people now in their thirties and forties who missed out on regular employment when companies slashed hiring after the economic bubble burst.... Read More

• 06
• Aug'20

You can retire at 80 if you work for Japanese company Nojima

At Japanese electronics retailer Nojima's sales outlet in Fujisawa, south of Tokyo, Tadashi Sato, 72, is defining a work culture that could soon become commonplace in a country with a fast-ageing and shrinking population.... Read More

• 06
• Aug'20

Japan's factory output rebounds, jobless rate dips as lockdown lifts

Japan's industrial output snapped four months of decline in June, pointing to a modest recovery in broader business and consumer activity in the world's third-largest economy following a heavy hit to demand from the coronavirus pandemic..... Read More

• 06
• Aug'20

Japan Considering Extending Special Employment Subsidy: Labour Ministry Official

TOKYO — Japan is considering extending a special employment subsidy to help firms hit by the coronavirus pandemic that would keep furloughed workers on the payroll, but no decision has been made yet, a labour ministry official told Reuters on Wednesday..... Read More

• 06
• Aug'20

More Young Japanese Finding Steady Jobs

The number of young people working casual part-time or nonregular jobs has been decreasing due to the favorable job market in Japan. At the same time, an increasing number of older men are working in these kinds of positions..... Read More

• 05
• Aug'20

Japan retailer Nojima bets on longevity as population shrinks

“I think it’s wonderful,” Sato said when asked about the new policy at Nojima, which in a rare move for a major Japanese company, made it an official policy last month to let its workers stay until they turn 80.... Read More

• 05
• Aug'20

Pandemic forces digital change on Japanese companies

The coronavirus pandemic may be a drag on economies across the globe, but in Japan it’s bringing long-overdue changes in work habits and tools.... Read More

• 04
• Aug'20

Japan's post-pandemic information technology challenges

In July each year, the government makes two important economic policy decisions. One is the basic policy for economic and fiscal management related to the macroeconomy. The other is the growth strategy for concrete measures on economic vitalization..... Read More

• 04
• Aug'20

Slower decline of Japan's July factory activity raises recovery hopes

TOKYO: Japan's factory activity contracted at the slowest pace in five months in July, in a sign that pressures on manufacturers were easing somewhat and raising hopes that the worst impact from the coronavirus pandemic was over.... Read More

• 04
• Aug'20

The 7 keys to communicating in the Japanese automotive industry

What are the seven keys in common that ties foreign cultures together? Is understanding Japanese culture, business communication really that important to the automotive industry? Learn more in this week's audio interview with David A. Victor, Full Professor of Management and International Business at Eastern Michigan University.... Read More

• 04
• Aug'20

Don't bet against post-pandemic Japan

Japan has got what it takes to emerge a winner from the global 2020 great lockdown recession. In fact, there is growing evidence that the resilience and persistence practiced during Japan’s “lost decades” will now pay off and provide high returns — not just for investors, but also for society’s future prosperity..... Read More

• 03
• Aug'20

Japan to ease visa issuance restrictions for Vietnamese employees

The Japanese Embassy in Vietnam announced it would resume receiving visa applications from certain cases, including Vietnamese workers and interns, from late July.... Read More

• 03
• Aug'20

Japan prepares support for foreign technical trainees fired amid pandemic

The government on Tuesday included employment support for foreign technical trainees who have lost jobs due to the novel coronavirus pandemic in a revised package of measures aimed at bringing in more foreign workers.... Read More

• 02
• Aug'20

How to Get an IT Job in Japan, Tips From Hiring Managers

Looking for an IT job in Japan? We’ve asked all the tough questions for you. Here’s what Japan’s top IT Hiring Managers had to say about how to cruise through your interview with confidence and make your resume stand out.... Read More

• 02
• Aug'20

Worker aims to change how Japanese think about gender

Masato Ima is on a mission to change how people in Japan see gender identity. Growing up gender nonconforming meant Masato would face a difficult life ahead..... Read More

• 02
• Aug'20

Japan's factory output rebounds, jobless rate dips as lockdown lifts

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's industrial output snapped four months of decline in June, pointing to a modest recovery in broader business and consumer activity in the world's third-largest economy following a heavy hit to demand from the coronavirus pandemic.... Read More

• 02
• Aug'20

Japan's consumer sentiment inches higher in July

TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) - Japan’s consumer confidence index rose slightly in July, a Cabinet Office survey showed on Friday, improving for a third straight month, but a recent surge in coronavirus cases suggest a murky outlook for the economy.... Read More

• 01
• Aug'20

Top 10 Industries with the Biggest Labor Shortages in Japan

Japan’s workforce is in desperate need of growth. Any Google search of Japan will bring up the problem sprouting up all across the island nation: The ever withering number of workers. The Japanese government is sowing the seeds necessary to.... Read More

• 01
• Aug'20

Japan’s factory output rebounds, jobless rate dips as lockdown lifts

TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s industrial output snapped four months of decline in June, pointing to a modest recovery in broader business and consumer activity in the world’s third-largest economy following a heavy hit to demand from the coronavirus pandemic.... Read More

• 01
• Aug'20

Japan's jobless rate falls to 2.8% in June - govt

TOKYO, July 31 (Reuters) - Japan's jobless rate fell while the availability of jobs declined in June, government data showed on Friday.... Read More

• 01
• Aug'20

Japan Industrial Production Gains 2.7% In June

(RTTNews) - Industrial output in Japan was up a seasonally adjusted 2.7 percent on month in June, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said on Friday..... Read More

• 30
• July'20

IoT, AI assist nursing care in Japan amid labor shortage, pandemic

Devices connected to the internet and artificial intelligence are being introduced to nursing care in Japan where there is a chronic shortage of caregivers as society ages and the novel coronavirus pandemic is restricting face-to-face contact..... Read More

• 30
• July'20

Japan could face shortage of 270,000 nursing staff by 2025, ministry warns

Japan could face a shortage of up to 270,000 nurses by 2025, according to the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry.... Read More

• 29
• July'20

Japan’s workforce will be 20% smaller by 2040

Compared with the 65.3 million working-age people in 2017, the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry expects there to be just 60.82 million in 2025 and only 52.45 million in 2040..... Read More

• 29
• July'20

Japan's Births Decline To Lowest Number On Record

Japan has been trying to increase its birth rate for years, hoping that a youthful boost could offset an otherwise rapidly aging population. It's not working... Read More

• 29
• July'20

35% of Japan workers, 55% of Tokyoites have teleworked during coronavirus crisis: poll

TOKYO -- A Cabinet Office survey on changes in the public's views and behavior due to the spread of the novel coronavirus has found 34.6% of respondents with jobs and 55.5% of workers in Tokyo's special wards have experienced teleworking... Read More

• 28
• July'20

How the Japanese Packaging Industry is Stepping Up Its Game

Good packaging is an important part of any product, and Japanese packaging takes care to balance both form and function. Items are wrapped and packaged in a way that keeps them safe and intact, while making it easy for the customer to enjoy their purchase without mess or fuss..... Read More

• 28
• July'20

Cardboard shields Japan's workers where telework is not an option

Banks and train operators stress over safety as coronavirus cases swell..... Read More

• 28
• July'20

Japan retailer pushes limit of retirement age, making 80 the new 65

Labor crunch forces electronics chain Nojima to keep experienced sales staff..... Read More

• 27
• July'20

Protecting Japanese jobs more important than fiscal reform now, minister says

TOKYO (Reuters) - Protecting the jobs of Japanese people is more important now than public finances, Economy Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Friday..... Read More

• 27
• July'20

The 8 Most Popular Jobs for Foreigners in Japan

With the proper degrees and a bit of experience under your belt, you can find a job in Japan almost anywhere. But there are some jobs that seem to attract more foreign workers than any others. Check out some of the most popular ones here.... Read More

• 27
• July'20

List of Largest Companies in Japan

Japan is one of the richest and developed countries in the world with a wide hand in technology and trading. It is the origin of many notable companies and has been providing engineering services worldwide.... Read More

• 26
• July'20

Post-Pandemic Japan Will Attract the World

When the COVID-19 pandemic is over, people will again be on the move, crisscrossing the planet in search of career opportunities, education, and better lifestyles. But the destinations and directions of those movements may be forever changed..... Read More

• 26
• July'20

Japanese firm Tsuzuki to set up manufacturing unit in Reliance's Model Economic Township in Jhajjar

New Delhi [India], July 12 (ANI): Tsuzuki, a Japanese company, has entered into an agreement with Model Economic Township Limited (METL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Limited, to set up a manufacturing unit in Reliance MET, Jhajjar..... Read More

• 26
• July'20

Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in Japan in 2020

Looking for highest paying jobs in Japan in 2020? Great!!! In this article, we will see 10 highest paying jobs in Japan. Japan is a beautiful Island in Pacific Ocean with dense cities. It is always charming to live and earn in Japan. If you are planning to go and live in Japan, then this article is of great use for you..... Read More

• 25
• July'20

The future of work in Japan: Accelerating automation after COVID-19

Digitization has played a key role in reducing the spread of the virus and promoting a safe recovery. Now, it’s even more critical to the country’s longer-term economic health.... Read More

• 25
• July'20

Could Coronavirus Help to Modernize the Japanese Economy?

Despite some stumbles at the start, the COVID-19 crisis could offer a historic opportunity for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his government to overhaul Japan’s stagnant economy, with its enormous levels of public debt and a super-aging society. ... Read More

• 25
• July'20

Foreign nationals who have lost their job due to the negative economic effects of the corona virus

An increasing number of foreign nationals working in Japan have been laid off by their employers due to the economic impact of the corona pandemic. Have you recently lost your job, only to find that you are unable to take up part-time work to support yourself due to restrictions on your visa? .... Read More

• 24
• July'20

Japan June Industrial Output Seen Rebounding From Pandemic Slump: Reuters Poll

TOKYO — Japan's industrial output likely rebounded in June from the near double-digit decline in the previous month, in a sign factory activity may have bottomed out from the deep slump caused by the coronavirus pandemic, a Reuters poll of 13 economists showed.... Read More

• 24
• July'20

Sign of the times: Helping deaf people get by in Japan

Hold your two index fingers up, facing each other about 20 centimeters apart, then curl them toward each other as if they were bowing.... Read More

• 24
• July'20

The world needs more immigration after the pandemic, not less

It’s hard to find the words to express my debt,” the ordinarily garrulous British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said as he emerged from a close encounter with death last month. His main debt, Johnson significantly added, was to two nurses, “Jenny from New Zealand”... Read More

• 23
• July'20

Living in Japan: Starting a New Life as an Expat

The first day in Tokyo. I set out to look for the office of the Japanese Association for Working Holiday Makers. I had a working holiday visa, but was seeking a more permanent job teaching English... Read More

• 22
• July'20

Japan panel starts last-ditch talks aimed at revising minimum wages

A subcommittee of the labor ministry’s advisory council on minimum wages started last-minute talks on Monday, with the labor and management sides remaining apart on the issue.... Read More

• 22
• July'20

Nurses return to fill labor shortage in Japan

The Japanese Nursing Association says about 1,000 retired nurses have returned to work to fill a manpower shortage caused by the coronavirus pandemic.... Read More

• 22
• July'20

Japan to let some foreign residents back into country in August

There are 90,000 foreign residents of Japan who have not been allowed back into the country since coronavirus travel restrictions were put in place in early April... Read More

• 22
• July'20

No. of foreign workers in Japan totals record 1.66 million

The number of foreign workers in Japan hit a record 1,658,804 as of October last year, up 13.6 percent from a year earlier, as companies increasingly hired them amid a labor shortage caused by the nation's rapidly aging population, government data showed Friday.... Read More

• 22
• July'20

What Will The Future Of Work Look Like? A View From 2030

The world of work is shifting. Demographic change, globalisation and technology are changing our understanding of what work is, and how it should be done.... Read More

• 21
• July'20

Japan puts central bank digital currencies on policy roadmap

Japan will look closer into whether to issue central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), the government said in its annual policy roadmap, a sign that Tokyo may be warming to the idea as the coronavirus heightens demand for cashless payments... Read More

• 21
• July'20

Shorter hours boost sales in overworked Japan – Microsoft

In a country notorious for overwork, Microsoft Japan trialled a radical idea: working less. And it found that four-day weeks and other reforms both boosted sales and cut costs... Read More

• 21
• July'20

Japan’s demographic time bomb is Asia’s warning

The International Monetary Fund has a checkered past on giving Asia advice. Ask officials from Jakarta to Seoul about this, and you’ll get an earful. Now, it’s Japan’s turn to get some dubious guidance from the Washington-based institution... Read More

• 20
• July'20

Call of the wild: The challenges of rural migration in Japan

As more city dwellers show an interest in relocating to Japan’s rural regions, particularly in the face of COVID-19, local governments and nonprofit organizations are working even harder to entice them to commit. Websites abound, detailing almost every consideration... Read More

• 20
• July'20

Japan to pay at least $536 million for companies to leave China

Japan’s decision is similar to a Taiwanese policy in 2019, which was aimed at bringing investment back home from China... Read More

• 20
• July'20

Labor shortages in Japan's construction sector provide unexpected economic boost

As Japan’s construction firms are squeezed by the tightest labor market since the 1970s and a rapidly aging population, they are pouring investment into technology — and providing unexpected support to an economy reeling from the bitter U.S.-China trade war... Read More

• 20
• July'20

Number of foreigners in Japan with new working visa totals 1,621; falling far sort of the maximum target of 47550

The number of foreign residents of Japan holding a new skilled worker visa totaled 1,621 as of Dec. 31, the immigration agency said Friday, falling far short of the program's target for the first year... Read More

• 18
• July'20

Ageing Japan can make use of India’s demographic dividend

Common heritage and shared struggle in history are a plus for India-Japan, however, Indians are slow in taking the massive job opportunities that exist in Japan.... Read More

• 18
• July'20

Japan targets int’l workers with PSW boost

In a package that was adopted at a ministerial meeting in Tokyo last month, the government agreed to revise its 2018 “inclusive society” strategy... Read More

• 17
• July'20

Becoming a Local Economic Hub

There’s snow, and then there’s snow in Niseko: so powdery, it attracts up to 270,000 overseas travelers to this part of Hokkaido every year. New businesses have sprung up to cater to all the tourist, with foreign workers playing a key role... Read More

• 17
• July'20

In Japan’s Vanishing Rural Towns, Newcomers Are Wanted

On a recent afternoon in the rural Japanese town of Kanna-machi, all seemed well. Children splashed in the town’s namesake river; their parents relaxed nearby at a bankside summer beer garden. A gaggle of laughing teenagers in muddy uniforms strolled home along the.... Read More

• 17
• July'20

The dirty word that is changing Japan

orkers born outside Japan are playing an increasingly important role in the world's third-largest economy. Just don't call it immigration. The country is often said to pride itself on homogeneity and an aversion to outsiders. But as Japan's population declines and ages, employers are.... Read More

• 16
• July'20

How Much Does a Foreign Engineer Make in Japan in 2019?

If you are interested in entering the high-paying IT industry, now is the time to act. Understaffing and Japan’s tourism boom are creating openings – even for the inexperienced – in IT engineering jobs for foreigners.... Read More

• 16
• July'20

Around 75% of Japanese see need to make nation more hospitable for foreign residents, government survey shows

A large majority of Japanese believe the nation needs to create a more welcoming environment for foreign residents, but that it should remain prudent in letting more refugees into the country, a government survey has shown.... Read More

• 16
• July'20

H-1B issues make Japan the new job destination for Indian techies

The H-1B visa woes have forced Indians to look at alternate options. To no one’s surprise, Japan has emerged as an attractive option for Indian techies seeking jobs abroad... Read More

• 15
• July'20

Japanese-style employment and wages

Reviewing prevalent Japanese-style employment practices such as the seniority-based wage system and lifetime (or at least long-term) employment — as proposed by the Keidanren business lobby for this year’s wage negotiations — is... Read More

• 15
• July'20

Japan to urge firms to increase employment age to 70

The labor ministry plans to urge companies from April 2021 to ensure jobs are available for workers until the age of 70, it was learned Wednesday. The ministry will also require large companies with over 300 workers to publish the number of mid-career hires on their overall payrolls.... Read More

• 14
• July'20

Japan’s top talent trends for 2020: transformation to drive job market

Japan’s movements towards a cashless, paperless society, along with its implementation of 5G networks will shape the country’s job market for 2020, says recruiting experts Hays, as part of the country’s top 10 talent trends for 2020... Read More

• 14
• July'20

Japan firms turn to online job interviews, info sessions amid coronavirus scare

TOKYO -- A host of companies are turning to online job interviews and company information sessions as they are compelled to cancel face-to-face meetings amid the spread of the new coronavirus in Japan, while students are left.... Read More

• 14
• July'20

Finding Part-time Work in Japan During the COVID-19 Crisis

If you are currently working in Japan, you might be feeling the economic effects of COVID-19. Here are a few alternatives for part-time work that might help you through the slowdown..... Read More

• 13
• July'20

Japan: Demographic Shift Opens Door to Reforms

Over the same 40-year span, Japan’s current population of 127 million will shrink by over a quarter—a population loss equivalent to the entire population of Malaysia or Peru.... Read More

• 13
• July'20

Japan's dairy capital sends idle tourism workers to farms

SAPPORO, Japan - With its famed dairy industry facing a labor crunch, Japan's northernmost main island of Hokkaido has turned to hotel and restaurant workers... Read More

• 12
• July'20

Womenomics pioneer tells bosses in Japan to nurture female talent

Japan has hit a wall on progress for working women after a big push, and the pioneer of “womenomics” thinks she has the answer... Read More

• 12
• July'20

Japan Inc says goodbye downtown, hello suburbs in post-pandemic era

TOKYO - Corporations headquartered in Tokyo have started to cut down on empty office space as businesses prepare for the new normal in a post-pandemic world.... Read More

• 12
• July'20

Japan city training foreigners to be leaders in time of disasters

A local tourism association in northeastern Japan held a training session Saturday to prepare some foreign residents in the city to become leaders who can help others from overseas when natural disasters hit the area... Read More

• 12
• July'20

Shinzo Abe has made Japan a leader again

Australia’s forthright diplomacy in the age of COVID-19 involves consolidating new partnerships across our vast Indo-Pacific region. Last month the focus was strategic co-operation with Narendra Modi’s India... Read More

• 11
• July'20

To aid virus-hit Japan economy, look after firms and jobs first, say experts

With the novel coronavirus shaking up the global economy, the Japanese government is scrambling for countermeasures to cushion the economic fallout... Read More

• 11
• July'20

Learning Japanese to land jobs in Japan

C.Muthukumar, M.Sivagopal, C.Abirami and their friends graduated in 2019 and are awaiting job offers like many other engineering graduates in the country. But, they are not waiting for any offers from within the country... Read More

• 10
• July'20

Living in Japan as an Expat

Are you planning on moving to Japan? That is great news! But, be sure that you will experience a major life transition and everything you are used will change. Many things will be different in Japan – language, culture,... Read More

• 10
• July'20

The ratio of regular workers is on the rise in Japan

KYOTO – The rising percentage of nonregular employees in Japan’s workforce, or conversely, the falling ratio of regular employees to the total, has long been a topic of discussion in this country... Read More

• 09
• July'20

How Tech Japan is working to create a bridge between Indian talent and Japanese technology

Japan is well known the world over for its art, manga, anime, video gaming, cuisine, and contributions to science and technology. But the aging nation – it has a median age of 46 years - is in desperate need of tech talent... Read More

• 08
• July'20

Japan to improve bank settlement system, add jobs in economic growth strategy

TOKYO (Reuters) - Japan's government will review bank transfer fees as part of a broader move to improve digital payment systems, an outline of this year's economic growth strategy showed on Friday... Read More

• 08
• July'20

New support center opens for foreign residents in Japan

Japan on Monday opened in Tokyo a new support center for the country's growing number of foreign residents to give advice on employment, visas, laws and humanitarian issues.... Read More

• 08
• July'20

Japan to help those left jobless by virus find work in farming

The agriculture ministry will encourage people who have lost their jobs due to the fallout from the coronavirus pandemic to work in the farm industry by offering financial support... Read More

• 07
• July'20

Move to online recruitment sees students in Japan spend less on job hunting

Students in Japan spent an average of about 29,000 yen ($270) on job-hunting activities between March and May, about a third of last year's amount, as the move to online recruitment amid the... Read More

• 07
• July'20

Japanese startups ease the loneliness of working from home

TOKYO -- It's Friday evening, early June, and the employees of Uridoki, a dealer of secondhand items in Tokyo's Shibuya are having drinks together. At least they would be if the pandemic never hit... Read More

• 07
• July'20

Competition to teach at Japan elementary schools ties record low

TOKYO -- Competition to become a teacher at Japan's public elementary schools has dropped to a record-tying low, according to the education ministry... Read More

• 07
• July'20

On-site beauty services give Japan's elderly new lease on style

Barber and beauty-care providers have started making visits to people's homes and nursing-care facilities as they adapt their services to the demands of Japan's rapidly aging society... Read More

• 03
• July'20

Japan to improve bank settlement system, add jobs in economic growth strategy

Japan's government will review bank transfer fees as part of a broader move to improve digital payment systems, an outline of this year's economic growth strategy showed on Friday.... Read More

• 05
• Mar'20

More Young Japanese Finding Steady Jobs

The number of young people working casual part-time or nonregular jobs has been decreasing due to the favorable job market in Japan. At the same time, an increasing number of older men are working in these kinds of positions.... Read More

• 12
• Feb'20

Jobs with Labor Shortages in Japan, Ranked (2019) January 2020 Update

The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare puts out a monthly ratio comparing the number of job openings to the number of job applicants. This ratio is calculated based on statistics from Hello... Read More

• 22
• Jan'20

Is Japan Ready to Welcome Immigrants?

In late 2018, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan pushed through an immigration reform law that aimed to attract 345,000 foreign workers over the next five years... Read More

• 02
• July'20

“Workcations”: Changing How Japanese Offices Run in the Post-COVID-19 Era

The COVID-19 pandemic is dramatically reshaping how Japanese work. Amid government calls to reduce contact among people, companies have had to quickly adopt telecommuting and other measures to prevent... Read More

• 01
• July'20

Ultimate Guide to Full-Time Jobs in Tokyo for foreigners

Finding a full-time job in Tokyo can be a challenge. Finding a good full-time job and company is even harder. This article is quite long, but has all the information you need on all the places to look for finding a good job, but more importantly how to get that position after you apply for it.... Read More

• 08
• May'20

The Gig Economy Reaches Japan

In the “gig economy,” workers accept temporary and one-off jobs on an ad-hoc basis via the Internet. This style of working is catching on in the West, and is slowly gaining traction in Japan... Read More

• 19
• Dec'19

Japan's government to discuss ways to promote freelance work

A panel chaired by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday that the government would discuss ways of promoting freelance work to create more options for people to work without being tied to an organization.... Read More

• 01
• July'20

Cleaning and Housekeeping Average Salaries in Japan 2020

A person working in Cleaning and Housekeeping in Japan typically earns around 186,000 JPY per month. Salaries range from 134,000 JPY (lowest average) to 283,000 JPY (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher)... Read More

• 01
• July'20

Japan's immigration authorities resume processing of visa applications

Immigration authorities have resumed processing of visa applications, in a move expected to speed up entry clearance for foreign nationals with applications stuck in pending... Read More

• 01
• July'20

Osaka's 'YOLO Base' helps foreigners earn and learn amid coronavirus downturn

An employment training facility in this western Japan city offering foreign residents who wish to work in Japan on-the-job training has launched food delivery services where foreign.... Read More

• 29
• April'20

8 Side Jobs for Foreigners to Make Extra Money in Japan

Japan is reeling from COVID-19. To help you find extra work while we wait for this to blow over, here are the best side jobs for foreign workers.... Read More

• 15
• June'20

Teleworked side jobs could provide key to boosting local economies in Japan

Aging populations and the outflow of young people to Tokyo and other metropolises from rural Japan have long made it difficult to revitalize regional economies... Read More

• 11
• June'20

Foreigners working in Japan, please read if you need help

If you are a foreign resident in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic, there are some things you need to know. If you are having trouble with money or work, you will find useful advice and contacts here.... Read More

• 12
• April'18

Demand of Indian caregivers in Japan

When opportunities go hand in hand with a welcoming environment even a foreign land feels like home. If this is true, then Japan can be the right destination for those who are looking for.... Read More

• 21
• Oct'19

Japan may extend special recruitment program which offers Northeast residents nursing jobs

Japan may extend a special recruitment programme to the Northeast under which residents of the region will be offered nursing jobs in that country... Read More

• 25
• June'20

Japanese firms testing AI tech to recruit talent

Many Japanese companies have already shifted to online interviews and seminars for recruiting new employees due to the coronavirus pandemic, but some have gone a step further by... Read More

• 23
• June'20

Japan Radically Increased Immigration—and No One Protested

In the bustling Ueno neighborhood of central Tokyo, the streets smell of cumin lamb skewers, shish kebab, and kofte. A storefront advertises financial services in more than... Read More

• 23
• June'20

Rugby world cup created 46000 jobs in Japan

Japan 2019 was the most economically successful Rugby World Cup ever, with nearly £4.3 billion generated in economic output according to a report published by EY today.... Read More

• 08
• July'19

Job market for foreign students is growing in demand

Job hunting support website for foreign students Ryukatu, operated by Originator, a staffing agency for foreign science and engineering students, published an original report... Read More

• 01
• June'20

In Japan, gearing up for a new type of job market

For the past few months, the main word on everyone’s masked lips has been “coronavirus.” We’ve seen stories about its effect on health, the stress of self-isolation, the rise in teleworking and, more recently, its impact on the economy... Read More

• 25
• May'20

8 Highest Paying Jobs In Japan For Foreigners

To be honest, one reason stopping people from trying out the expat life is the worry of having to “rough it” in some shared dorm room while living off instant noodles and a meager backpacker salary. If this is your worry too, we’ve got some great news for you... Read More

• 22
• Oct'19

Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in Japan in 2020

Looking for highest paying jobs in Japan in 2020? Great!!! In this article, we will see 10 highest paying jobs in Japan. Japan is a beautiful Island in Pacific Ocean with dense cities. It is always charming to live and earn in Japan... Read More