It only takes a few minutes of conversation with 45-year-old entrepreneur and CEO Yohei Shibasaki to realize he has a far more global outlook on society than your average Japanese businessperson.

“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, ...

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 ...

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, ...

Alex: That’s an interesting segue to one of my other questions. Is the onus on Japanese companies to adapt their way of functioning to better suit international workers, or is it on international ...

“Maintaining good communication is key,” Yajima said in a recent interview, speaking about how communication can help avoid misunderstandings, reduce anxiety and ultimately contribute to staying ...

Attracted to Japanese paintings like those of artist Katsushika Hokusai? Curious about ancient techniques for wooden architecture or the works of famous modern architects such as Kenzo Tange and Kengo ...

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 ...

In recent years Japan has seen an increase in international students attending universities, vocational schools and language schools in Japan. Many educational institutions have responded to this ...

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 diversity, internationalize ...

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 ...

account consumer health, no artificial coloring or preservatives are added to the biscuits. Hence, Su’s apt philosophy of, “What I don’t eat, I don’t let people eat.” Julie’s has been steadfast in ...