Japanese company offers paid leave to grieve if employee’s favorite idol member leaves their group
It can be unfortunately uncommon to read headlines about some Japanese companies not offering much in the way of relief when it comes to working…
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It can be unfortunately uncommon to read headlines about some Japanese companies not offering much in the way of relief when it comes to working…
COVID-19 has had a great impact on our lives, and because of it, many changes have taken place in our society. Because of the pandemic,…
You’re stressed out from work. Maybe it’s the long hours spent staring at your computer screen. Not to mention the hour commute from your home….
Japan seems like it may be poised for an economic downturn. Moody’s Analytics recently noted that Japan, alongside Singapore, would likely be one of the…
In January, I was watching TV and stumbled upon some news regarding bad work conditions and people suddenly quitting their jobs at the beginning of…
Commuters in Tokyo will soon have a new option to catch up on work on the go, as Japan Railways East is launching a new…
Japan’s problem with overwork and unpaid, endless overtime is well documented. ‘Karoshi’ is the word for death by overwork and media often point to the…
In Japan, the term “premium” is often used synonymously with something that is good or highly favored. Take for example Suntory’s “The Premium Malt”, Wendy’s…
The work of a manga artist is far from an easy job, but it’s one that is somewhat veiled in mystery. What exactly goes on…
PC cushions featuring Japan’s favorite characters seem to have pulled on the heart strings of people who have to sit in front of a computer…
When work requires you to sit in front of a computer all day, sometimes (or more like all the time) you lose focus and start…
Not saying you shouldn’t bring positive energy when you come to work. But frankly, if you dress like a clown, you look like a clown….