Reports

The Blind Spot in a Society Dedicated to Self-Development

Data reveals disparities in job-changing tendencies, child-rearing, and gender

Humanoid Robots Attracting Attention with Advances in Physical AI

Can Japan leverage its robotics expertise to establish a presence in the AI field?

Japan’s Economy: Monthly Outlook (Aug 2025)

Economic Outlook Revised: Trump tariffs require continued caution

Tackling Inequality in Japan’s Working-Age Period

Support the Poor Through Refundable Tax Credits and Individual Income Tax Reform

Will Scorcher of 2025 Bring Greater Than Normal Extreme Heat Effect?

A 1°C rise in comparison to the normal year pushes summer consumption expenditure up by 0.1-0.3% each month.

Establishment and Evolution of Telework as Seen in Latest Data

Hybrid work may be optimal solution for balancing trust, flexibility, and productivity

Japan’s Economy: Monthly Outlook (Jun 2025)

What are the current effects of the Trump tariffs? / Household support measures are key issues in House of Councillors election

Can Corporations Leverage Lessons Learned from DX Through AI Utilization?

Rethinking “AI-Ready,” and considering strategic environment preparation and direction of corporate transformation

Japan’s Economy: Monthly Outlook (Jul 2025)

The wage hikes for the 2025 spring labor negotiations show improvement in terms of “spread”; minimum wage national guideline will set at around 6%

Minimum Wage to Reach Over 1,100 Yen in FY2025

The benchmark could be a 6% increase with a focus on European-style targets and regional discussions