Reported 8 months ago
On June 18, 2024, foreign tourists in Japan go on shopping sprees exclaiming 'Japan is so cheap!' while students working abroad happily claim to earn several times more than in Japan. The book discusses the decline in household income in Japan over 25 years, with a man once considered part of the middle class now struggling financially. The first half of the book paints a grim picture of Japan's economy, while the second half offers examples of hope through initiatives in other countries like the Netherlands and Okinawa that have successfully improved employment and living standards. The book urges a shift in perspective on labor and emphasizes the importance of ensuring workers' well-being for increased productivity.
Source: YAHOO