The Japanese pension reform of 2004: A new mode of legislative process

Article Abstract:

Traditional problems in Japanese pension reform associated with level adjustment are distinguished from new problems caused by changes in Japan's society and economy. It is suggested that the combination of these new problems with an emerging bipartisan competition led to a steamrolling mode of legislation in 2004 not seen in previous pension reforms.

Pension, health, and welfare funds, Pension Funds & Benefit Plans, Pension Funds, Social reform

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Foreigners' rights in Japan: beneficiaries to participants

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Japan has traditionally been ethnically homogeneous, yet its government has recently been strengthening various rights toward foreigners. Research suggests local government is the most important sector promoting foreign visitors' rights in Japan.

Visitors, Foreign, Foreign visitors

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Workplace sexual harassment in Japan: a review of combating measures taken

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The article discusses the rampant sexual harassment among the workplace in Japan and the need for more stringent measures to tackle it.

Sexual Harassment, Labor law, Women's rights, Sex discrimination, Hostile work environment, Labour law, Gender equality

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