Tokyo's 4-day workweek aims to boost birth rate

Tokyo governor announces four-day work week to boost birth rates
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government believes that couples are having fewer babies because they are working too much.
Tokyo introduces four-day workweek for government workers to boost birth rates
Tokyo will implement a four-day workweek for government employees next year to encourage young people to get married and start families.
Tokyo government to introduce four-day workweek for its employees
The Tokyo government plans to introduce a four-day workweek for its employees in an attempt to support young families and boost record-low fertility rates nationwide.
Tokyo to bring 4-day workweek to boost family time amid record low fertility rates
To tackle low birth rates, the Tokyo administration has decided to implement a four-day workweek scheme for its staff. Tokyo's Governor Yuriko Koike announced that from April onwards, metropolitan government staff will have the choice of a three-day off each week.
Tokyo innovates with a four-day workweek to boost the birth rate
Tokyo is implementing a four-day workweek for its employees to support young families and increase the birth rate. The changes will take effect in April. Japan is facing a demographic crisis. Tokyo plans to introduce a four-day work week for its employees,
Tokyo's four-day workweek aims to boost the birth rate
Tokyo is implementing a four-day workweek for its employees to support young families and increase the birth rate. The changes will take effect in April. Japan is facing a demographic crisis. Tokyo plans to introduce a four-day workweek for its employees to support young families and improve the country’s low birth rate.

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