LIVING IN JAPAN
Five Things Wrong with Interac’s Infamous Anti-Sick Leave Video
A leaked video from ALT dispatch company Interac admonishing employees for taking sick days - during a pandemic - has caused some…
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LIVING IN JAPAN
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
“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…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
You Can’t Do That in Japan (Anymore!): Hanzawa Naoki and Japan’s Modern Business World
The revival of a popular drama is met with huge fanfare and ratings - but some are pointing out that its depiction…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Japan Manager Scolds Employees for “Odd” Snack
A manager told a magazine about how he scolded employees over their choice of snack food - prompting people on Twitter to…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Microsoft’s Four-Day Workweek in Japan Isn’t New
Microsoft's experiment with the four-day in Japan has gained a lot of attention. But they're not the first company in Japan to…
SOCIETY
Paternity Harassment: Dad’s Job Transfer Causes Furor
A man who recently returned from parental leave has his life turned upside down by his company. Learn what happened when his…
BUSINESS AND ECONOMY
Takahashi Matsuri: Karōshi and The Woman That Dentsu Worked to Death
Nine months into working at advertising firm Dentsu, Takahashi Matsuri committed suicide. Her death sparked reform - but is it enough?
SOCIETY
“Drop Dead”: Why Harassment By Customers is Spiking in Japan
Why are Japanese customers getting more angry and aggressive? Experts cite two key factors.