In the world of Japan Inc., employees are treated as flexible members rather than role-specific hires. Seen through that lens, Japan's low job mobility and the difficulties faced when implementing workplace reforms spring into focus. (Colin P.A. Jones, 2023)
The 2010s was a moment for Japan's yuru-kyara. Wielding newfound influence on Japan's cultural stage, the regional mascots quietly demonstrated that cuteness can carry weight by boosting tourism, energizing regional economies and competing with corporate creations from Sanrio and San-X. (Patrick St. Michel, 2019)
