Tag: workplace

Japanese Women Use Hashtag to Share Workplace Sexual Harassment Stories

In the wake of ex-SMAP member Nakai Masahiro’s sexual assault scandal, women are sharing their workplace horror stories.

“Employee-San”: Why Japan’s Managers Are Shifting to Honorifics for Their Staff

Gone are the days of “chan” and “kun” in Japanese business. Recent research finds bosses are striking a more respectful tone.

Survey: Japan’s Part-Time Public Employees Suffer Severe Workplace Harassment

A new survey says the vast majority of Japan’s irregular public servants – many of them women – routinely suffer harassment at their jobs. Why does no one seem to be doing anything about it?

FamilyMart Rainbow Socks Arrive In Continuation Of LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Efforts

Last year, the J-Twitter community went gaga over FamilyMart branded socks. Now, the major convenience store chain is back at it again – and is supporting the LGBT+ community in the process.

“Logical Harassment”: The Latest Curse of the Japanese Workplace?

Is it “harassment” to batter your colleagues and loved ones with logic? A new concept goes viral in Japan – and is met with skepticism.