Japan is experiencing rapid changes, including an aging society, declining birthrate, and decreasing population. In view of this, and in order to maintain an active social economy, Japan must facilitate an environment in which older people who wish to work can fully realise their potential. 

The ‘Act on the Stabilisation of Employment of Elderly Persons’ has been amended to provide various options for securing employment opportunities for individuals up to the age of 70. These amendments took effect on 1 April 2021.  

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