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Nissan To Close Global HQ, Other Japan Sites Through May 10 Due To Coronavirus
Nissan Motor Co said on Tuesday it will shut its global headquarters in Japan for 16 days through early May to contain the spread of the coronavirus, even though the government has permitted keeping workplaces open to get the economy running.
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High Heels "Necessary" In Workplaces, Says Japan Minister After Petition
Japan's health and labour minister has defended workplaces that require women to wear high heels to work, arguing it is "necessary and appropriate" after a petition was filed against the practice.
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Japan Women Revolt Against High Heels At Workplace With #KuToo Movement
Women in Japan have launched an online movement against workplace dress codes which have made wearing high heels mandatory for women.
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Japanese Women Leave Valentine's Day Tradition Of "Obligation Chocolate"
Japanese women have ditched a workplace tradition that dictates they must give chocolates to male colleagues on Valentines Day, with growing anger at the practice of "forced giving", the media reported on Monday.
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Workaholic Japan 'Names And Shames' Firms Over Employee Abuses
The Japan labour ministry's list, which was released this week, called out hundreds of firms, including advertising giant Dentsu and an arm of Panasonic, for illegal overtime and other workplace violations.
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How American Women Fell Behind Japanese Women in the Workplace
Sixty-four percent of working-age women in Japan are employed, compared to 63 percent of American women.
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Nissan To Close Global HQ, Other Japan Sites Through May 10 Due To Coronavirus
Nissan Motor Co said on Tuesday it will shut its global headquarters in Japan for 16 days through early May to contain the spread of the coronavirus, even though the government has permitted keeping workplaces open to get the economy running.
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High Heels "Necessary" In Workplaces, Says Japan Minister After Petition
Japan's health and labour minister has defended workplaces that require women to wear high heels to work, arguing it is "necessary and appropriate" after a petition was filed against the practice.
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Japan Women Revolt Against High Heels At Workplace With #KuToo Movement
Women in Japan have launched an online movement against workplace dress codes which have made wearing high heels mandatory for women.
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Japanese Women Leave Valentine's Day Tradition Of "Obligation Chocolate"
Japanese women have ditched a workplace tradition that dictates they must give chocolates to male colleagues on Valentines Day, with growing anger at the practice of "forced giving", the media reported on Monday.
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Workaholic Japan 'Names And Shames' Firms Over Employee Abuses
The Japan labour ministry's list, which was released this week, called out hundreds of firms, including advertising giant Dentsu and an arm of Panasonic, for illegal overtime and other workplace violations.
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How American Women Fell Behind Japanese Women in the Workplace
Sixty-four percent of working-age women in Japan are employed, compared to 63 percent of American women.
