thejapantimes, 
In a bid to attract and retain talent, several municipalities in Japan are trialing a four-day workweek by allowing employees to opt for longer workdays in exchange for an extra weekday off. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/30/japan/society/japan-local-government-four-day-workweek/ #japan #society #workstylereform #localgovernment #ibaraki #chiba #iwate