TOKYO -- The number of people 65 and older looking for work in Japan has more than doubled over the past decade, government employment center data shows, creating the challenge of matching them with the right jobs in a shrinking labor pool.
People pursue financial stability and active lifestyles into their 70s and 80s

In 2022, 52% of Japan's population ages 65 to 69 participated in the labor market, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, the highest among countries with available data. (Photo by Nikkei)
TOKYO -- The number of people 65 and older looking for work in Japan has more than doubled over the past decade, government employment center data shows, creating the challenge of matching them with the right jobs in a shrinking labor pool.