Japan's Public Daycare Revolution: A Game-Changer for Birth Rates and Economic Growth
A groundbreaking study reveals public daycare services outperform cash allowances in boosting Japan's birth rates and female employment. Research shows the optimal solution combines both approaches, creating a comprehensive support system that addresses financial needs and economic sustainability.
Tokyo Pioneers 4-Day Workweek to Boost Birth Rates and Work-Life Balance
Tokyo's metropolitan government announces a bold initiative to implement a four-day workweek for 160,000 city employees starting April 2025. The groundbreaking policy aims to combat Japan's record-low fertility rates and reform the country's demanding work culture.
Tokyo Pioneers 4-Day Workweek to Combat Demographic Crisis
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is implementing a groundbreaking four-day workweek policy for government employees starting April, aiming to support working parents and address Japan's declining birth rates. The initiative represents a major shift from Japan's traditionally rigid work culture and could inspire nationwide workplace reforms.