All resources: Japan

ILO, DOLE ink agreement to help workers return to work safely and digitally

A new deal with the ILO and DOLE aims to boost over 30,000 workers’ productivity in COVID-19 and typhoon-hit areas with the support of the Government of Japan.

110th International Labour Conference to open on May 27

Press Release

Collective agreements contribute to fighting inequality, says ILO

Collective bargaining played a crucial role during the pandemic and can provide an effective means for employers and workers to tackle the new challenges that are shaking up the world of work.

Message from Ms Yoko Oginome, a Japanese singer participating in the ILO’s ArtWorks/ Music Against Child Labour Initiative

Workers with disabilities

New guide offers insights to business on employing people with disability in the Asia-Pacific region

Updated ILO resource aims to help companies looking to provide accessible and supportive workplaces.

Final evaluation of the Strengthening Social and Solidarity Economy Policy in Asia Project

The final evaluation report summarizes key findings, conclusions, lessons learned and recommendations from the “Strengthening Social and Solidarity Economy Policy in Asia” project.

ILO and Japan launch five new water systems in Mindanao

Over 3,000 households have gained access to safe and clean water as the ILO-Japan Water and Sanitation Project launches five new water systems built by community members, indigenous peoples and former combatants in the Bangsamoro region.

Outcome report of ILO-JCA webinar:TSUNAGARU by Social & Solidarity Economy

Current situation and challenges of Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in Japan

Current situation and challenges of Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in Japan

The report “Current situation and challenges of Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) in Japan” provides an overview of the SSE’s development in Japan, including recent movements to promote the SSE, and shares case studies of SSE organizations in...

Technical Support to the knowledge management and the M&E strategies of the Responsible Supply Chains in Asia Programme

65 days until April 22, 2022

The ILO and the JCA organize a joint webinar on the social and solidarity economy in Japan

On 16 December, 2021, ILO Office for Japan and the Japan Cooperative Alliance (JCA) co-hosted an online webinar, "TSUNAGARU by the Social and Solidarity Economy”.

Child labour

Japanese artist collaborates with the ILO through ArtWorks Programme

Ms Yoko Oginome is to contribute a song on child labour as part of advocacy campaign on decent work.

Development and formalization in Asia: Insights from Japan, Republic of Korea and Singapore

This report examines the historical socio-economic pathways that facilitated the creation of labour markets that were dominantly formal in nature in three advanced economies – Japan, Republic of Korea and Singapore. The case studies emphasize the...

Social protection

Extending social health protection: Accelerating progress towards Universal Health Coverage in Asia and the Pacific

This regional report documents and analyses country experiences and lessons on the extension of social health protection coverage in the Asia and the Pacific region. It provides a detailed account of progress made, challenges encountered and...

Project to develop Guidelines for responsible business practices in Japanese textile industry

ILO and JTF sign an agreement to harness the responsible business practices in Japanese textile industry

- Launching the Development of Guidelines for Supply Chain Due Diligence -

ILO country briefs from the Social and Solidarity Economy project in Asia

Asia-Pacific labour market insights

Labour productivity trends in Asia and the Pacific highlight uneven COVID-19 impacts

Enhanced labour productivity is key to boost living standards and is prioritized in the Sustainable Development Goals. In Asia and the Pacific, growth in labour productivity has been instrumental in reducing poverty in recent decades.

Mapping the Social and Solidarity Economy Landscape in Asia - Spotlight on Japan

This brief is part of the series “Mapping the Social and Solidarity Economy Landscape in Asia” that presents the SSE landscape for six countries in Asia, policy challenges and preliminary pathways for strengthening SSE in the region. The research is...

Fourth Tokyo 2020-ILO Sustainability Forum Report (Held on 28 May 2021) Towards a society where everyone shines by advancing decent work

Summary report of the Fourth Tokyo 2020-ILO Sustainability Forum jointly organised by the Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (Tokyo 2020)and the International Labour Organization (ILO)

Asia-Pacific labour market insights

Getting older: Confronting Asia and the Pacific’s ageing labour force

Asia and the Pacific’s ageing population is a trend that is expected to steadily increase. Ageing societies means older labour forces and higher old-age dependency ratios, increasing the pressures on economies to close pension and social protection...