The Diplomat

Sleepless at the Top: Takaichi’s Work Ethic Highlights Japan’s Overwork Problem

Is Central Asia Still Russia’s Backyard? In a legislative committee meeting on November 13, Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae was asked how she planned to address Japan’s notoriously long working ...
Bloomberg L.P.

‘Work, Work, Work’ Stops at 60 in Japan. It Shouldn’t

After being elected head of Japan’s ruling party, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s pledge to “work, work, work, work, work” for the people made such an impact that, even in a nation known for toiling ...
The New York Times

Japan’s Leader Started a Meeting at 3 A.M. Then Came the Backlash.

Sanae Takaichi drew criticism for requiring staff to work in the wee hours in a country scarred by “death from overwork.” By Javier C. Hernández and Hisako Ueno Reporting from Tokyo Japan’s new prime ...
The New York Times

Working Past 100? In Japan, Some People Never Quit.

Most people can’t imagine living to 100. For those who do, work has usually been left behind long ago. We spoke with five centenarians who have never retired. Their jobs have become a part of their ...