4 most adorable things to borrow from Japanese work culture
Japan's work ethic is renowned world-wide, but it's not all bowing and long hours. There are some really lovely ideas that ...
Why do Japanese government workers keep losing sensitive data while drunk?
Nights out drinking can often end badly. But in Japan, they have a habit of going spectacularly wrong for government ...
Japan firm offers hangover sick leave, time off for news about favourite celebrities
A Japanese company has been offering its employees odd types of leave, such as time off for hangovers and the same for news, ...
Green steel needs incentives to work and Japan has a plan
Decarbonising steel production is one of the major challenges of the energy transition, especially given that consumers ...
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Japan's workplace Valentine's chocolate-giving tradition waning
In Japan, women traditionally give a box of chocolates ... "Personal relationships in the workplace have weakened as teleworking has become common and people change jobs," said Naoko Kuga, a ...
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Japan's justice minister admits to giving mooncakes to staff
The minister could be accused of violating the public office election law if the ministry staff who received the cakes ...
Japan expert gives tips on how to deal with 'noise harassment' in workplace
TOKYO -- "Noise harassment" in the workplace, such as loud typing sounds, is surprisingly common. The Mainichi Shimbun asked ...
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A sweet Japanese Valentine's Day tradition is nearly dead
A long-standing Valentine’s tradition of chocolate-giving in the Japanese workplace is on its last legs. And it’s not just because of the alarming increase in the price of cocoa. The custom of ...
Trump says US and Japan will work to cut trade deficit as he greets Ishiba
WASHINGTON -U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House on Friday and said ...