CULTURE
The Eepiest Nation: Why Japan’s Sleep Problem May Soon Get Worse
Japan gets less sleep than any other nation. But the country's workaholic Prime Minister doesn't seem to care.
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CULTURE
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Kanagawa Prefecture Considers Four-Day Workweek for All Government Staff
The prefecture is the latest in a string of local governments and private companies in Japan experimenting with flexible schedules.
LIVING IN JAPAN
In Japan, This Service Quits Your Job For You
Being harassed at your job? Afraid how your employer will react if you quit? This company in Japan is there to take…
SOCIETY
A 7-Eleven Manager Died After Working Six Months Without a Break
Is it time to rethink 24-hour convenience store culture in Japan? Some think so in the wake of a 38-year-old manager's suicide.
NEWS
Boss in Japan Punished for Taking Worker’s Shifts So They Could Rest
They say no good deed goes unpunished. A manager in Hiroshima's Kure City learned that the hard way recently.
SOCIETY
Nine Years Later: Takahashi Matsuri’s Mom Remembers Daughter Lost to Overwork
Nine years ago, Takahashi Matsuri lost her life in a clear-cut case of karoshi, or death by overwork. Her mother, Yukimi, remembers…
SOCIAL MEDIA
“Untamed Kitty”: Misbehaving Hello Kitty Meme Spreads from China to Japan
A new meme in China featuring beloved Sanrio character Hello Kitty has also caught fire - and sparked debate - in Japan.…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Are Japan’s Amazon Drivers at Their Breaking Point?
A series of news reports - and a new movie - have taken Amazon Japan to task for the stress it puts…