Japan's convenience stores are national institutions. They are also facing growing needs to change and adapt in ways that reveal much about Japan as a nation.
Economy and Work
The life and times of the salaryman and much more
A look behind the curtain of japanese economics and work
Japan’s workplace culture and economic trends tell a story of adaptation, resilience, and challenge. This category breaks down how people work, where industries are heading, and what keeps the economy ticking.
How can a can of Strong Zero cost less than bottled water in Japan? The answer involves alcohol loopholes and ingenuity.
Japan’s hydrogen bet was to propel the country and its companies to the forefront of "the energy of the future.” So, what happened?
From construction sites to taxis, Japan’s seniors are employed everywhere. Here is a closer look at what kind of jobs elderly workers in Japan are doing and why.
A growing number of workers in Japan are rejecting the idea that workplace-related drinking, also known as nomunication, is essential to team spirit.
Nomunication - or Japanese work-related drinking culture - remains a staple of the salaryman lifestyle - but for how long?