Japan promotes work style reform, including a four-day workweek, amid challenges due to strong workaholic culture.

Japan is promoting a "work style reform" campaign to encourage flexible work arrangements, including a four-day workweek. However, challenges persist due to the nation's strong workaholic culture, which values long hours and social pressures to maintain presence at work. Currently, only about 8% of companies allow employees three or more days off per week. Despite some initiatives, traditional firms are slow to adopt these changes, limiting widespread implementation.