National Jan 31, 2022
Tokyo loses population for first time in 26 years amid pandemic
The population of the capital has dropped by about 48,600 people to just under 14 million, the first decline since 1996.
National Jan 28, 2022
Net population influx into Tokyo hits lowest point in 2021 amid pandemic
The number of people moving into Tokyo in 2021 totaled 420,167, down 12,763 from the previous year, while the number of those leaving the capital totaled 414,734, up 12,929.
Business / Corporate Jan 12, 2022
Yahoo tells Japan employees they can work anywhere and commute by plane when necessary
by Lily Nonomiya
According to President Kentaro Kawabe, 90% of the company’s employees are now working remotely, and their performance has held steady or improved at home.
National Dec 19, 2021
Tokyo exodus: Is the capital losing its luster among businesses?
by Alex K.T. Martin
Firms are moving their headquarters out of the metropolis at a record-setting pace amid the proliferation of remote work and growing risks of natural disasters.
Business / Corporate Nov 25, 2021
JR East launches shinkansen 'office cars' amid telework demand
The railway hopes to stimulate demand for business trips and "workations," which combine travel with working online.
Business Oct 23, 2021
Japan's Pasona to introduce IT talent teleworking from overseas
By 2030, Japan is expected to face a shortage of up to 790,000 IT personnel, according to a 2019 survey.
Business / Tech | FOCUS Oct 16, 2021
COVID-19 is forcing video game companies to rethink remote work
by Jason Schreier
Big game companies are spread out across the globe, from Canada to Japan to France, which has forced many developers to relocate each time they are laid off or their contracts expire.
Business / Corporate Sep 29, 2021
Telecom giant NTT to standardize remote work and end job relocations for all staff
In a drastic shake-up to adapt to a post-pandemic society, the group also plans to begin decentralizing its management departments from the capital to core cities in regional areas.
Business Sep 19, 2021
COVID-19 was expected to spur a remote-work revolution in Japan. What happened?
by Alex K.T. Martin
A lack of digital infrastructure and an archaic corporate culture that values long working hours and face-to-face meetings is slowing down the nation’s push toward working remotely.
Business / Corporate Sep 1, 2021
Nomura tells staff not to smoke cigarettes while working from home
by Takashi Nakamichi and Takako Taniguchi
The company has said it doesn’t plan to monitor whether employees working remotely are following the guidelines.
Business Aug 27, 2021
The hybrid work revolution is already transforming economies
by Libby Cherry
Hybrid working exposes city-center businesses to risk, but it also has the potential to encourage a more diverse range of people into the workforce.
Business Aug 18, 2021
Suga asks businesses to slash commuter numbers amid virus resurgence
"Telework is an effective countermeasure. It may be difficult for some businesses to implement it, but I ask for your cooperation," Suga said.