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 25, 2024 new
- Japan Labor Issues Vol.9 No.51, Winter 2025
- The Japanese Journal of Labour Studies: January 2025 (No.774) Growth and Vitality beyond Misfit
- December 9, 2024
- Statistics: Recent Statistical Survey Reports, November 2024
- December 3, 2024
- Statistics: Main Labor Economic Indicators November 29, 2024 issue
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- Research
- newCreation of "Employment for Skill Development Program," Aiming for Making Japan an Attractive Destination for Foreign Workers (PDF:377KB)
YAMAGUCHI Rui - What Is "Job-based Employment" (Job-gata koyō)? (PDF:791KB)
HAMAGUCHI Keiichiro - Trends
- newFirst Revision in 12 Years of Industrial Accidents Recognition Criteria for Mental Disorders (PDF:191KB)
- new2024 Shunto: The First Wage Increase Above 5% since 1991 with an Urgent Need to Spread the Trend to SMEs (PDF:400KB)
- Freelance Act Comes into Effect in November 2024 (PDF:707KB)
- Research papers
- newIssues for Regulating Working Hours in the Post-Work-Style-Reform Era (PDF:239KB)
HOSOKAWA Ryo - newEffects of Paternity Leave Take-up Rate in Fathers’ Industry of Work on Mothers’ Employment and Health (PDF:317KB)
NAKAYAMA Mao, ISHIKAWA Yumi
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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.