Saposute Special Website Renewed
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has renewed the special website for Regional Youth Support Stations (Saposute), which assist young people who are not in education, employment, or training....
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9264th National Skills Competition Runs December 4–7
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare and the Central Association of Vocational Ability Development will hold the 64th National Skills Competition from December 4 to 7 at 14 venues, including...
111th Pension Mathematics Subcommittee Meeting Minutes
The 111th meeting of the Social Security Council’s Pension Mathematics Subcommittee addressed employment conditions and attitudes from younger to senior generations as assumptions relevant to...
Summary of Minister Fujii’s Post-Cabinet Press Conference
Minister for Internal Affairs and Communications Fujii reported that the September unemployment rate was 2.4%. He said the ministry would issue operational guidance on handling a mayor’s resignation...
November Is Human Resources Development Month
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare designates November as Human Resources Development Month and November 10 as Skills Day to promote the development and improvement of vocational skills and...
General Employment Referrals (September 2026)
In the general employment referrals report for September 2026 published by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the active, new, and regular employee active job openingstoapplicants ratios all...
Minutes of the 8th Labor Conditions Subcommittee Meeting
At the 8th meeting on September 14, 2026, Recof Data reported on M&A market trends and the use of company splits, while the secretariat and Committee Member Ikeda explained labor laws on corporate...
Construction Labor Supply and Demand Survey: September 2026
The shortage rate across the eight nationwide occupations was 1.3% in September 2026, unchanged from the previous month. The shortage widened by 0.2 percentage points from the same month a year...
Specified Skills Logistics Warehouse Exam Opens
Applications for the Specified Skills No. 1 Evaluation Test in the Logistics Warehouse Field opened on October 26, 2026. The field was added to those covered by the Specified Skills System in January...
Japan’s First Free Public-Sector Seafarer Placement Service
As one measure to address the shortage of seafarers, a legal amendment has enabled local governments to provide free seafarer employment placement services. The Minister of Land, Infrastructure,...
Turnover Among 2023 Graduates Within Three Years of Employment
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare compiled and published data on job separations within three years of employment among new graduates who graduated in March 2023. Separation rates were 54.5%...
Monthly Labour Survey: August 2026 Final Results
The page presents the final results of the Monthly Labour Survey for August 2026. Dated October 23, 2026, it provides links to a printable PDF overview, statistical tables, and the latest monthly...
FY2026 Medical Residency Match Results Announced
In the FY2026 match conducted by the Medical Residency Matching Council, placements were determined between medical students and others seeking clinical training and training programs at teaching...
(Bank of Japan Review) Economic Policy Uncertainty in Earnings Calls
This article constructs a corporate EPU index from the earnings call transcripts of Japanese companies and analyzes its characteristics and effects on the macroeconomy. Corporate EPU reflects rising...
Takaichi Attends Keidanren’s 80th Anniversary Reception
On October 19, 2026, Prime Minister Takaichi attended and addressed a reception in Tokyo marking the 80th anniversary of the Japan Business Federation. Citing wage increases and capital investment,...
Vital Statistics by Occupation and Industry: Survey Overview
Vital Statistics by Occupation and Industry examines the relationship between occupation and industry and births, deaths, stillbirths, marriages, and divorces. It provides basic data for population...
Special Subsidy Measures for the 2026 Kumamoto Earthquake
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare will implement special measures for the Industrial Employment Stabilization Subsidy for employers forced to reduce business activity for economic reasons...
Launch of the Kaseifu Net Job Information Service
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has launched Kaseifu Net as a model project, sharing job information through partnerships among local domestic worker placement offices. Many placement...
Honoring Construction Masters and Junior Masters
The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism will honor 446 construction workers with outstanding technical and practical skills as Construction Masters, and 120 young skilled workers...
Japan Atomic Energy Human Resource Consortium Launched
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry established the Japan Atomic Energy Human Resource Consortium (JAHRC) to strengthen the development and retention of nuclear energy personnel, with...