All publications: Japan
Global Employment Trends for Youth 2026: Back to the future
The report examines recent developments in youth labour markets worldwide and provides the latest global and regional analysis of youth employment trends and prospects.
Just transition
Enabling a just transition for Japanese automotive parts SMEs
This report examines how Japanese automotive parts SMEs are adapting to electrification and other industry transformations, and identifies the support needed to enable a just transition for workers and enterprises.
Enabling small and medium-sized enterprises towards a low-carbon future: a study of the decarbonization experience of six Japanese SMEs
World of Work Series
Lifelong learning and skills for the future
This report offers a clear roadmap on how countries can build inclusive, forward-looking lifelong learning systems that support workers and enterprises in a transforming world of work.
World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026: Global Report
The psychosocial working environment: Global developments and pathways for action
This report examines how the psychosocial working environment is shaped by elements of work and interactions at work related to how jobs are designed, how work is organized and managed, and the broader policies, practices and procedures that govern...
Demographic change
Demographic shifts in Asia and the Pacific: Policy insights from partner countries
Case studies
Responsible business conduct and human rights due diligence: Case studies from trade unions
Case studies
Sustainable Procurement Partnership: An industry-wide initiative and case studies of SMEs on responsible business conduct
Case studies
Responsible business conduct in small and medium-sized enterprises: Examples of collaborative practice with BHR promotion labour and social...
Labour migration
Towards fair seas: Recruitment and working conditions for migrant workers in the fishing and seafood processing sectors in South-East Asia
This comprehensive regional survey assesses the working and living conditions for migrants in the fishing and seafood processing sectors, including the prevalence of forced labour.
Social Protection
The future of social insurance in Viet Nam: Policy options and recommendations
Viet Nam is making bold progress toward universal social insurance, backed by strong policy reforms and expanding coverage. This report highlights strategic ILO recommendations to support the next phase of legal and structural transformation.
ADBI-OECD-ILO joint publication
Labor Migration in Asia: Fair recruitment, training, and development
This publication captures new and emerging trends in labour migration in Asia, with a focus on recruitment, training and development.
Note
Trade in Renewable Energies Goods International trade flows and employment impacts for Australia, China, Japan, South Asia, and East Asia...
This note examines international trade and employment patterns in goods associated with these types of renewable energies (REG) from 2012 to 2023, with a particular focus on Australia, China, Japan, and the regions of South Asia and East Asia and...
Recommendations
Protect and respect human rights through public procurement towards a sustainable society
Recommendations for responsible business conduct and labour practices in value chains
Research Report
Innovative approaches to formalization in Asia and the Pacific: Background report to ILO Asia and the Pacific Tripartite Regional Knowledge...
This report showcases a wide range of innovations that are taking place across Asia and the Pacific to tackle informality, ranging from state-of-the-art use of technology to facilitate formalization, to community-based approaches to protect workers...
Research Brief
Summary Note on Just Transition
Report
Decent Work and the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in Japan: Twelve dialogues
This report, authored by Kentaro Itami (Institute for Solidarity-Based Society, Hosei University), provides an overview of the SSE landscape in Japan, offering diverse perspectives from key stakeholders, including from government, social partners,...
Asia-Pacific Migration Report 2024: Assessing Implementation of the Global Compact for Migration
The report highlights the realities of migrants in Asia and the Pacific and provides comprehensive recommendations to enhance migration governance to be more inclusive and gender-responsive.
Brochure
A Guide to 'Business and Human Rights' for Institutional Investors
What, why and how to address human rights through investment practices
Social protection
World social protection report 2024-26: Regional companion report for Asia and the Pacific
This Asia and the Pacific regional companion report complements the ILO’s World Social Protection Report 2024-26: Universal social protection for climate action and a just transition.