Kagurabachi, the meme-born manga that became a global hit, is going on its longest break yet, pausing from the June 29 issue until around August. Creator Takeru Hokazono's health is the reason, the third disruption this year. He wanted to keep drawing, but editors decided otherwise, and overseas fans are channeling their reaction into a wider argument about Weekly Shonen Jump's punishing schedule.
From October 2026, Japan requires every employer to shield staff from abusive customers. Inside the 'customer is a god' myth, the front-line toll, and why most countries lack the word.
Takemitsu Takizaki, the 80-year-old founder of Keyence, will retire from the board after the June 2026 AGM. Why is the founder of Japan's most profitable company stepping aside now? A look at Keyence's astonishing 52% operating margin, the contrast with Nidec's recent governance crisis, and the model of a quiet, successful succession at one of Japan's most enigmatic corporate giants.
Nidec's third-party committee finalized its probe: accumulated net profit impact hit 161 billion yen (about $1 billion). Founder Shigenobu Nagamori's excessive pressure was identified as the root cause, marking a turning point for Japan's charismatic founder model. Compared with Toshiba and Olympus.
Japan's resignation agency industry is booming — 94% of new graduates know about these services, and 25% would consider using one. Explore why Japanese workers pay someone else to quit for them, and what it reveals about workplace culture, generational shifts, and the collapse of lifetime employment.
A takeout tea cafe staffed by seniors averaging 73 years old has opened in Tokyo's Shibuya. 'G-CHA & Ba-CHA' reimagines how the elderly can stay active and connected — with creative tea drinks, seated service, and flexible work rules. A heartwarming look at Japan's approach to aging.
Japanese brand BIBILAB has released the Neko House Desk, a cat house-integrated work desk with four built-in 'nyan gimmicks' for remote workers who share their space with cats. From cat cafés to cat islands, discover how Japan's love for felines shapes everything—even office furniture.
Japan's sickness benefits topped $4 billion in FY2023, up 60% in five years, driven by surging mental health claims. Explore Japan's structural workplace issues, insurance impacts, and how reforms compare globally.
Japan's health ministry adds "Sleep Disorder" as a new medical specialty for the first time since 2008. With the shortest sleep duration among OECD nations and $100 billion in annual economic losses, Japan is officially confronting its sleep crisis.
An exclusive report reveals that employees at Tesla's Japan division were paying order fees out of their own pockets to meet sales targets — a practice known as "Jibaku Eigyo" (self-destructive sales). Senior executives, including the Japan CEO, have forfeited part of their compensation. We explore why this uniquely Japanese toxic sales culture persists even at a Silicon Valley giant.
Auto mechanics in Japan now earn more than general office workers — a historic reversal driven by severe labor shortages. As blue-collar wages surge while white-collar pay stagnates, Japan's traditional belief that "university degree = desk job = higher income" is being challenged. We compare this shift with similar trends in the US and Germany.
Fujitsu successfully piloted its LLM "Takane" with a Japanese central government agency, automatically classifying and summarizing approximately 120,000 characters of public comment data in about 10 minutes. The company aims to launch a comprehensive generative AI service for policy formulation and legislation by FY2026.
Japan's 4-day work week adoption is accelerating in 2025, with Tokyo Metropolitan Government and major corporations like ZOZO, Fast Retailing, and Hitachi leading the charge. Explore the three implementation models, benefits, challenges, and what this means for Japan's notoriously long work culture.
Discover why rugby players are highly sought after in Japan's corporate world. From the "One for All, All for One" spirit to Japan's unique "taiikukaikei" sports culture, we explore what makes rugby athletes ideal candidates for Japanese companies and how this reflects broader Japanese workplace values.