Japan Pushes for 4-Day Workweek to Combat Labor Shortage and Overwork

Government campaigns for flexible work schedules to address declining workforce and improve work-life balance.

Only 8% of Japanese companies currently offer three or more days off per week.
The 'work style reform' campaign includes consulting, grants, and success stories to motivate adoption.
Cultural pressures and fear of reduced pay hinder widespread acceptance of shorter workweeks.
Japan's workforce is projected to decline by 40% by 2065 due to the current job-focused culture.
Critics argue that four-day workweeks often result in the same workload but for less pay.