Business and Economy
Are Japan’s Amazon Drivers at Their Breaking Point?
A series of news reports – and a new movie – have taken Amazon Japan to task for the stress it puts on delivery drivers.
September 15, 2024
A series of news reports – and a new movie – have taken Amazon Japan to task for the stress it puts on delivery drivers.
Korean convenience stores now outnumber Japanese ones per capita. But what’s behind their success, and what makes them different? We look at both – and discuss why combini are struggling while pyeoneuijeom are taking off.
There’s a lot of excitement around Japan’s new money. But what will happen to the increasingly rare 2000 yen bill?
Labor-strapped convenience stores in Japan are increasingly turning to exchange students to work the shifts Japanese workers don’t want. In some cases, students are practically running the store.
As workers continue to struggle with work/life balance, Toyota may become the latest Japanese company to implement a flexible work schedule.
The major Azabudai Hills development, home to Japan’s new tallest building, opened late last year. What’s it like – and what does it mean for Tokyo?
Japanese spouses can’t legally have separate last names. The head of the Keidanren, Japan’s most powerful business group, says that’s impeding the success of women in Japanese business – and he’s calling on the government to fix it.
Japan is known for its seafood. But for how long? Experts warn that the island nation could find itself fishless in the next three decades.
How do you incentivize workers? One company in Japan thinks they’ve found the answer: subsidized steak at the corporate cafeteria. Metal parts Castem offers bottomless steak bowls for just 190 yen (USD $1.22).
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