Working in Japanese offices reshaped how Fernando Lira understands professional dress, hierarchy, and credibility.

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Japan’s intense work culture — often debated and frequently criticised — is back under global scrutiny after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi admitted she sleeps just two to four hours a night. Her ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lauren Rose Kocher, now 39, grew up in Indiana and became fascinated with Japan as a kid. She studied Japanese in college and has ...

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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 ...