Welcome to the JILPT Website. What is JILPT?
JILPT, or the Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training, is an incorporated administrative agency with the objective of the organization to contribute to the planning of labor policies and their effective and efficient implementation, to promote the livelihood of workers and develop the national economy, and to capitalize on research findings by implementing training programs for administrative officials. JILPT conducts comprehensive researches on labor issues and policies, both domestically and internationally, with researchers in a wide range of specialized labor-related fields adopting broad-based, interdisciplinary viewpoints on complex labor issues. The results of research activities are compiled and published swiftly and consistently in reports, journals, and newsletters with an eye to contributing to the stimulation of policy discussions among different strata.
What's new
- October 8, 2025
- Statistics: Recent Statistical Survey Reports, September 2025
- September 25, 2025
- Japan Labor Issues Vol.9 No.54, Autumn 2025
- The Japanese Journal of Labour Studies: October 2025 (No.783) Trends and Issues in Atypical Employment
- September 2, 2025
- Statistics: Main Labor Economic Indicators August 29, 2025 issue
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- Trends
The MHLW Study Group Proposes the Future Direction of Labor Standards-Related Laws (PDF:616KB)
- Research
State of Reinstatement of Dismissed Employees Following Court Decisions to Nullify Dismissal (PDF:655KB)
HAMAGUCHI Keiichiro- Series: Japan's Employment System and Public Policy
Current State of Working Hours and "Work Style Reform" in Japan (PDF:872MB)
TAKAMI Tomohiro
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online journal
Japan Labor IssuesJournal aimed to introduce the recent developments in Japan in the field of labor to a global audience.
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academic articles
JILPT Research EYEA series of labor-related information (evidence) that contributes to the formation of labor policies.
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monthly journal
The Japanese Journal of Labour StudiesIt is a peer-reviewed monthly journal in the field of labor, published and printed in Japanese.
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commentary articles
Series: Japan's Employment System and Public PolicySystematically outlines the fundamentals and analysis of the labor situation in Japan.
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commentary articles
Judgments and OrdersIntroduces major judicial precedents related to labor and commentary on them.
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international events
Seminar / WorkshopReports such as the "Comparative Labor Policy Seminar" are available.
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Main labor economic indicators and recent statistical reports and Databook of International Labour Statistics.
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As a result of our research and surveys, we regularly publish research reports.