4-day work week to be a reality in Tokyo: Benefits and limitations of a 3-day week off

Tokyo’s metropolitan government is implementing a 4-day work week starting April 2025 to improve work-life balance, boost productivity, and address societal challenges like declining birth rates. This initiative aims to alleviate family pressures, reduce the gender gap, and provide more family time for over 160,000 government workers. Trials have shown positive impacts on employee well-being.