Although the job situation in Japan has improved slightly and there are signs of an improvement in the economy overall, it’s no surprise to anyone reading this blog that uncertainty remains...

Is the economy ready to recover? It appears to depend on who you talk to and where you look...

The hard realities of the economic downturn are changing the face of employment in Japan and, for many, downsizing and potential job losses are a real threat. The question is, how best to weather the storm. Below are six clear and easily identifiable signals that a job may be at risk...

The headline economic figures on trade, production and consumer confidence appear to leave little room for doubt. Japan, despite avoiding the excesses that sparked the near collapse of the global financial system, has fallen victim to the resulting global economic downturn.