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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
Many Japanese companies have become more active globally, but are they really embracing diversity in their workplaces? Alex Steullet, the editor in chief of Kintopia, and Rochelle Kopp, a consultant ...
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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
We tend to take our health care coverage for granted, but it’s a major topic for those of us living and working abroad, where cultural differences come into play. Dr. Shinko Yajima, president of ...
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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
About the Japan Cultural Expo 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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The Sounds of Summer 2012 | The Japan Times Online
[View the story "Japan's Summer Music Festivals 2012" on Storify] Japan's Summer Music Festivals 2012 Hey, hey, what's that sound, everybody look what's going down .. at summertime fests in Japan.
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English-speaking housekeeping services with a smile from Kurashinity
As fulfilling as it may be, there's no denying life in Tokyo can be hectic. Cleaning, laundry and making the bed can fall behind other priorities amid the buzz of city life. However, specialist ...
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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, ...