“People were born to be praised.” This is the message that Kunio Hara, leader of the Ho-Me-I-Ku Foundation and the author of the book, “Praise-based Management,” is sharing with the world. Ho-Me-I-Ku, ...

Due to Japan’s aging population, the government estimates a shortage of 1.3 million workers over the next four years. Japan will have no choice but to increase the influx of foreign labor if the ...

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As part of our joint project “Diversity and the future of the Japanese workplace,” Toshiya Kakiuchi, founder of the Osaka-based Mirairo Inc., a consulting firm that provides universal design services, ...

Many Japanese companies have become more active globally, but are they really embracing diversity in their workplaces? Alex Steullet, the editor in chief of Kintopia, and Rochelle Kopp, a consultant ...

We tend to take our health care coverage for granted, but it’s a major topic for those of us living and working abroad, where cultural differences come into play. Dr. Shinko Yajima, president of ...

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As part of our joint project “Diversity and the future of the Japanese workplace,” Japanese software development firm Cybozu and The Japan Times recently sat down with three international residents ...

Achievements bring to light further areas for growth October 7, 2019 SPONSORED CONTENT In recent years Japan has seen an increase in international students attending universities, vocational schools ...

From historic and cultural museums, temples and gardens to modern skyscrapers and theme parks, Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) supports the use of these venues for meetings, conventions, events ...

Originally from Busan, South Korea, Nam came to Japan to pursue her university studies. Her subsequent journey through the often-challenging Japanese corporate landscape has demonstrated her positive ...

Introducing a new series In this series jointly created by The Japan Times and Kintopia, we examine the changing workplace environment and what the future of work may look like as companies embrace ...