The majority of people in Japan want to continue telecommuting after the pandemic subsides. In a country with a history of long working hours and high stress, companies can improve worker satisfaction and well-being by giving them greater choice as to where and when they work.

Companies in Japan are encouraging employees to take 'workations', holidays in which people intermittently dip in and out of work sessions. In a society that's become accustomed to being overworked, workations are one way of helping people transition towards a more balanced lifestyle.

The pandemic has made people the world over re-evaluate their priorities. In Japan, singletons are increasingly seeking the stability of marriage. With an inability to meet people IRL due to COVID-19, matchmaking company Sunmarie is offering creative solutions to forge relationships online.

With people spending more time at home, they’re turning to entertainment to break the monotony of the everyday and channel their anxiety into something more hands-on. But can escapism really help people feel more empowered? And how do they want brands to speak to them during a pandemic?