In the article "Japan's 'Flexicurity' Approach: Reforming labor market institutions with a focus on reassurance, training, and flexibility," one of two featured articles in this month's RIETI Report, ...

While the Japanese economy has shown signs of recovery, labor market indicators have improved little: the average wage has not increased and the size of non-regular employment has significantly ...

Japan’s labor market in April appeared to be weathering a severe slowdown in economic activity due to the coronavirus pandemic, but a closer look at official data released on Friday revealed a ...

Japan's labor shortage is a growing problem, but a more flexible and fluid jobs market can help workers excel. Authorities hope that will lead to productivity gains that will help the economy.

On paper, Japan’s output gap ... the BOJ said a dwindling pool of female and elderly workers meant labor market conditions are tightening even amid subdued economic growth.

Faced with an aging population and labor shortages, Japanese businesses ... Research firm Fuji Keizai projects the country’s service robot market to nearly triple by 2030, to ¥400 billion ...

According to the Ministry of the Interior and Safety, 640 victims of Japan's forced labor —574 men and 66 women — had received subsidies from the government as of Jan. 1, 2025. The government ...