To change job-centric culture, 'workaholic' Japan wants its citizens to work for just four days a week

Japan is working to address labor shortages by promoting four-day workweeks. Though the government supports this initiative, it has been slow to gain traction. Various companies, including Panasonic and Fast Retailing Co., are experimenting with flexible schedules to improve work-life balance and retain a viable workforce amid a declining birth rate.