An aerial view of the Imperial Palace and the Capitol Area of Tokyo. Work Japan has many kinds of work environments. Some of Japan's companies are among the largest companies in the world, and employ many people. Company employees spend a lot of time at the office, and often commute long distances from their home to the city. Sometimes, companies relocate employees to different and even distant branches.
Japan also has many small businesses.
Family stores, artists' workshops, small restaurants, home factories and neighborhood shops are some examples. These are often family businesses, where everyone pitches in. In some cases, these businesses have been passed down from parents to children for many generations. Japan's workforce is changing. More company workers are women, and people are switching jobs more often.