The Japanese education system is facing a crisis. Its elementary and junior high school teachers work the longest hours in the world, according to a global survey. But that effort comes with a cost ...

CNN’s Hanako Montgomery explores Takaichi’s sleep habits, and how it’s an indicator of the wider overworking crisis in Japan.

Japan’s demanding work culture is back in the spotlight as fresh stories highlight the pressures faced by workers—from a ...

Burdened with household chores and outdated notions about work, Japanese women get the least amount of sleep among 33 countries surveyed by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

As Japan's dwindling population increasingly migrates to cities, 450 rural schools close each year. Now, some are being transformed into unique inns. The morning sun filters through tall windows, ...

Sleepy at work? Just stand inside this windowless box and take a power nap. That’s the pitch from two Japanese companies that have unveiled a “nap box” designed to encourage a healthier office culture ...