TOKYO -- The number of older Japanese workers seeking a new job has increased significantly in recent years, underscoring the country's shift from its traditional lifetime employment model.
Job hunters among those aged 45-64 rise 30% from 5 years ago

As Japanese people work longer -- past the traditional retirement age of 60, they are more eager to find positions that better suit their career preferences.
TOKYO -- The number of older Japanese workers seeking a new job has increased significantly in recent years, underscoring the country's shift from its traditional lifetime employment model.