Tokyo Gov’t Offers Optional 4-Day Workweek Starting 2025
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike announced a new policy allowing metropolitan government workers the option of a three-day work week, starting April 2025. This builds upon the existing flex-time system, expanding it from one weekday off per four weeks to one per week. The initiative is part of the “Women in Action” project aimed at increasing women’s workplace participation, also including partial vacation options for parents of elementary school children. Further ordinances promoting women’s participation are under consideration. These changes follow the submission of 36 ordinance amendment proposals, including staff salary increases.
John Q. Hosedrinker