Japan's foreign workforce reached a record 2.57 million, fueling a debate on immigration ahead of elections. The rise in ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Nearly 30% of Japan's population is 65 or older, and many still work.Francesco Riccardo Iacomino/Getty Images Japan has adapted to ...

Japan will handle immigration in a practical and effective way that deters unruly behavior and maintains national identity while profiting from foreign labor. On Friday, its government expanded the ...

TOKYO -- Forty-five percent of foreign workers who enter Japan via programs for those who have college-level and other ...

Japan's unions have managed to negotiate for its highest wage increases in over 30 years, but not all its workers benefit. Only about 16% of workers are unionized, and most are concentrated in large ...

Japan has ramped up its push for companies to adopt a four-day workweek, but those efforts face steep challenges in a country famous for its workaholic culture. "The reasons Japanese work long hours ...

Tokyo (CNN) — Yuki Watanabe used to spend 12 hours every day toiling away in the office. And that’s considered a short day. A typical 9-to-9 workday is the bare minimum. “The latest I would leave [the ...

While traversing the narrow, winding roads outside the Japanese town of Fujikawaguchiko, I stopped by a farm with a view of Mount Fuji, where a few locals were picking fruit. Most were older, and one ...

Japan has ramped up its push for companies to adopt a four-day workweek, but those efforts face steep challenges in a country famous for its workaholic culture. The move marks a more concerted effort ...

Japan has adapted to an aging workforce with government support and job programs. Nearly 30% of Japan's population is 65 or older, with many working in low-wage jobs. Experts say the US can learn from ...