Welcome to the JILPT Website. What is JILPT?
JILPT, or the Japan Institute for Labour Policy and Training, is an incorporated administrative agency with the objective of the organization to contribute to the planning of labor policies and their effective and efficient implementation, to promote the livelihood of workers and develop the national economy, and to capitalize on research findings by implementing training programs for administrative officials. JILPT conducts comprehensive researches on labor issues and policies, both domestically and internationally, with researchers in a wide range of specialized labor-related fields adopting broad-based, interdisciplinary viewpoints on complex labor issues. The results of research activities are compiled and published swiftly and consistently in reports, journals, and newsletters with an eye to contributing to the stimulation of policy discussions among different strata.
What's new
- December 9, 2024 new
- Statistics: Recent Statistical Survey Reports, November 2024
- December 3, 2024 new
- Statistics: Main Labor Economic Indicators November 29, 2024 issue
- November 25, 2024
- The Japanese Journal of Labour Studies: December 2024 (No.773) Labor Mobility
- November 14, 2024
- JILPT Research Report (Summary): No.228 AI Technology Implemented in the Workplaces and Its Impact on Workers: Japan's Position Based on an International Comparative Study with the OECD
Pick Up!
- Trends
- newFreelance Act Comes into Effect in November 2024 (PDF:707KB)
- Research
- newWhat Is "Job-based Employment" (Job-gata koyō)? (PDF:791KB)
HAMAGUCHI Keiichiro - Presentation
- newTAKAHASHI Koji presented "Changes and Continuity in Non-Regular Employment in Japan" at the 2024 EASP / FISS Joint Conference (Kyoto, Japan, July 13-14, 2024).
- Book
- IKEDA Shingou contributed as a Japanese expert to Chapter 8 of the book titled "Combining Work and Care - Carer Leave and Related Employment Policies in International Context", published by Policy Press.
Notice
Document Search (Opac / Library) will be unavailable at 9:00-13:00 on Dec. 18, 2024, due to maintenance.
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online journal
Japan Labor IssuesJournal aimed to introduce the recent developments in Japan in the field of labor to a global audience.
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academic articles
JILPT Research EYEA series of labor-related information (evidence) that contributes to the formation of labor policies.
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monthly journal
The Japanese Journal of Labour StudiesIt is a peer-reviewed monthly journal in the field of labor, published and printed in Japanese.
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commentary articles
Series: Japan's Employment System and Public PolicySystematically outlines the fundamentals and analysis of the labor situation in Japan.
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commentary articles
Judgments and OrdersIntroduces major judicial precedents related to labor and commentary on them.
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international events
Seminar / WorkshopReports such as the "Comparative Labor Policy Seminar" are available.
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Main labor economic indicators and recent statistical reports and Databook of International Labour Statistics.
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As a result of our research and surveys, we regularly publish research reports.