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Japanese organizations can better utilize the skills and diversity international workers have to offer | Diversity and the future of the Japanese workplace
Alex Steullet joined the corporate branding department at Cybozu Inc. in 2018. The following year he became the editor in chief of Cybozu's owned media platform, Kintopia. He is originally from ...
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Japanese AI company looks to utilize technology to transform corporate culture, enrich work-life balance | Diversity and the future of the Japanese workplace
Indeed, it was Hirano’s observations of Japan’s work culture that inspired her to launch Cinnamon. As she started her own family, she thought about the future her children would inherit, and felt that ...
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Medical expert offers tips on how foreign workers can navigate Japan’s health care system | Diversity and the future of the Japanese workplace
Japan’s universal health care Japan offers a universal health care insurance system, with all residents required to have insurance coverage. Employees are usually enrolled in their firm’s health ...
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Japan and disabilities: Inclusion and strategic thinking keys to improve workplace diversity | Diversity and the future of the Japanese workplace
Toshiya Kakiuchi is the president and CEO of Mirairo Inc. Since his bones are fragile and easily breakable, he is a wheelchair user. Advocating "Barrier Value" that turns obstacles into value, he ...
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Is Japan open enough? Japanese CEO asks foreign workers about the best and worst of working in Japan | Diversity and the future of the Japanese workplace
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 ...
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Foreign workers key to maintaining Japan's economic competitiveness
Japan’s often overlooked advantage There is also a more pragmatic reason for Japan to welcome a diverse workforce: economic competitiveness. “If we were to compete with regional rivals like China ...
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Japan Cultural Expo - The Japan Times
Nationwide programs offer in-depth look at 10,000 years of Japanese culture, tradition, art and history ...
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Foundation backs positive feedback at school, work
“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, ...
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English-speaking housekeeping services with a smile from Kurashinity
Even for those who are curious, but wouldn’t usually consider utilizing a housekeeping service, Kurashinity's quality service and reasonable prices present a low-risk opportunity. For professionals ...
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Swaying baikamo at the Ganbe River, Mishima, Shizuoka Pref.
The Japan Times Online provides daily English-language news reports and features on Japan, covering national news, business news, sports news, plus analysis and information on entertainment, art, ...
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Netherlands Nostalgia, exquisite tulips at the Sakura Tulip festival, Chiba Pref. -- Taken by Srividya Kadambi | The Japan Times Weekend Scene
The Japan Times Online provides daily English-language news reports and features on Japan, covering national news, business news, sports news, plus analysis and information on entertainment, art, ...