Japan Labor Issues

Japan Labor Issues, first published in August 2017, is an English-language online journal published on a quarterly base (five times a year) by the Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training (JILPT).
Notice: The journal has ceased printing. The last print version is vol.5 no.30, April-May 2021 issue.
Latest IssueVol.9, No.53, Summer 2025
Full Text: Japan Labor Issue Vol.9, No.53, Summer 2025 (PDF:2.3MB)
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Special Feature on Research Papers (III)
- Position of Japan Regarding Changes in Work Environment Following Introduction of AI Technology in Workplace: International Comparison Focusing on Reponses by Corporate Organizations
(PDF:741KB)
IWATSUKI Shinya - An International Comparison of Japanese Jobs (PDF:870KB)
ASUYAMA Yoko (IDE-JETRO)
Trends
Research
- What Hurdles Are Young Female Regular Employees Facing in Japan? Recent Changes in the Young Generation's Career Attitudes (PDF:866KB)
OGURO Megumi
Series: Japan's Employment System and Public Policy
- Current Policies on Supporting Employee with Caring Responsibilities in the Most Aged Society: The 2024 Amendment of the Child Care and Family Care Leave Act and Related Policies (PDF:1.1MB)
IKEDA Shingou
Statistical Indicators (PDF:849KB)
Published on June 25, 2025
Booklet Information
This volume is a compilation of Series: Japan's Employment System and Public Policy from the first issue to the 46th issue.
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Contact
International Research Exchange Section (Editorial Office)
E-mail:j-emm [at sign] jil.go.jp
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