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Tokyo gov't employees to get 4-day workweek option from April 2025

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has announced that from April 2025, its employees will have the option to work a four-day workweek. This initiative aims to enhance work-life balance, allowing employees to choose between working longer hours over four days or maintaining the standard five-day schedule. The policy is part of a broader effort to address the declining birth rate and aging population in Japan by promoting a more flexible work environment. Governor Yuriko Koike emphasized the importance of this change in supporting employees' diverse lifestyles and potentially increasing productivity and job satisfaction.

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