Japan is introducing a four-day workweek for Tokyo Metropolitan Government employees starting April 2025, aiming to tackle the country’s declining birth rate and improve work-life balance. Under this new system, employees will work 155 hours per month while enjoying three-day weekends, all without a cut in pay. This move is particularly designed to give people more time for family, rest, and personal activities — especially targeting working parents who struggle to balance childcare with long working hours. The initiative is a response to Japan’s rapidly falling birth rate, which currently stands at 1.2 children per woman, with Tokyo’s rate even lower at 0.99. The government sees the intense work culture and lack of support for working families as major contributors to the demographic crisis. By offering more flexible work arrangements, the plan hopes to encourage younger people to start families without having to sacrifice their careers. Governor Yuriko Koike emphasized that individuals should not have to choose between work and family, and this shift could also boost women's participation in the workforce. ⚠️⚠️⚠️ Disclaimer: NO COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT INTENDED! We do not own the rights to this video and photo used in this reel and post. All credit goes to the original creator. This video is shared for informational purposes only. If you are the owner and wish to discuss this content, please DM or email us. FAIR USE: Copyright disclaimer under section 107 of the copyright act 1976. Allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship infringing." We do not own all the material. . . . #news #worldnews #worldinlast24hr #explore #explorepage #trending #JapanNews #FourDayWorkWeek #WorkLifeBalance #DecliningBirthRate #TokyoInitiative #FamilyTime #WorkCultureReform #FutureOfWork