TOKYO -- Millions in Japan have joined the ranks of on-demand "spot workers," helping to keep understaffed restaurants, convenience stores and hotels going in a country increasingly tolerant of second jobs.
More than 10m people have registered to take on-demand jobs

Job openings at Japanese-style pubs are surging, a spot work platform says. (Photo by Karina Noka)
TOKYO -- Millions in Japan have joined the ranks of on-demand "spot workers," helping to keep understaffed restaurants, convenience stores and hotels going in a country increasingly tolerant of second jobs.