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  Even though Japan’s retirement age is officially being extended to 65, some people still consider retiring at 60. However, early retirement may lead to a decrease in retirement benefits, especially if it’s considered a voluntary resignation. According to government data, the average retirement payment is much lower for voluntary resignations than for official retirement. For those retiring at 60, one of the biggest concerns is how to afford living expenses until they begin receiving pensions at 65. On average, a household with two people in their 60s spends about ¥310,000 per month. Over five years, this adds up to nearly ¥18.7 million. Even if someone receives the full retirement package of around ¥18.9 million, most of it will be used for daily living. After 65, the average monthly pension is about ¥232,000. Since average expenses are around ¥287,000, there is still a monthly shortfall of over ¥50,000. Having savings of ¥20 million may allow a couple to live until about age...

Yayoi Kotsu Co., Ltd., a part of the km Group, has implemented a senior-friendly working environment by setting the retirement age at 65 and removing age limits for reemployment. The company offers flexible start and end times based on individual needs. Salaries are fixed, with performance-based bonuses. Their evaluation system considers multiple factors beyond sales performance, allowing for increases or decreases in bonuses. This same system applies after retirement, and wages are not reduced simply due to aging. However, after age 70, employment contracts become shorter, and health checks are strictly enforced. I think this company is doing a great job helping older people work longer with peace of mind. It’s nice that their salary doesn’t go down just because of age, and they’re evaluated on more than just sales. The regular health checks also make it feel safe. I hope more companies in Japan follow this example, especially as the population gets older.

Shimadzu Corporation has significantly revised its personnel system to secure and support the success of highly skilled and specialized employees. The company extended the retirement age for full-time employees from 60 to 65, allowing them to continue working under the same system even after turning 60. However, employees can still choose to retire between the ages of 60 and 64 if they wish. In addition, the company abolished the mandatory retirement age for executive positions, regardless of age, and introduced a term limit of up to six years for such roles. To promote the advancement of younger employees, Shimadzu removed the requirement for a minimum number of years of experience for promotions and reduced the seniority-based elements in its wage system. The company also established a dual career path system: a “management track” and a “professional track” for those pursuing technical expertise. It is also working on developing a globally compatible salary system. Going forward, Shi...

Ezaki Glico held a discussion with junior high school students on the topic of reducing plastic using Papico as a subject, and considered how to create products that are kind to the earth. Papico is a delicious product that can be shared, but it has the problem of using a large amount of plastic. In order to achieve the goal of converting all plastic to recyclable materials by 2030, we exchanged opinions with the students. Papico is looking forward to learning from the flexible ideas that the students will come up with. Reducing the amount of plastic we use is very good for the global environment. I think that such opportunities to exchange ideas are very important to get ideas from the younger generation and to raise awareness of the plastic waste problem.   https://news.yahoo.co.jp/articles/c641059761f1071a6d034ce6f2a1172eec0c7f72

 During a physical education class at an elementary school in Kyoto City, students were rushed to the hospital, and seven of them were found to have heatstroke. The temperature in Kyoto City at the time was 32.2 degrees Celsius. The forecast for the future is that there will be days when the temperature will exceed 37 degrees Celsius. The temperature exceeded 30 degrees in Niigata Prefecture, and I was surprised by the heat. It is still June, but the abnormally high temperatures make me worry about August, when summer will be in full swing. I want to drink plenty of water and be careful of heatstroke. https://news.yahoo.co.jp/pickup/6542868

It has been discovered that a veterinarian who was treating a cat infected with SFTS, a virus transmitted to mammals by ticks, has died. Since there were no signs of tick bites, it is suspected that the veterinarian was also infected. SFTS is transmitted by ticks found in forests and grassy areas. In addition to being bitten by ticks, it can also be transmitted to humans through infected cats and dogs. After an incubation period of 6 to 14 days, vomiting, bloody stools, and fever occur. The mortality rate in humans is up to 30%, and in cats, 60% of cases are fatal. I have a cat, and there are many cats that are left unattended in my neighborhood. I feel like touching cats because they are cute, but I learned that if you get infected with a virus that cats carry, you could die. Also, viruses are dangerous because they are invisible, so I realized that I need to be careful all the time.   https://www.asahi.com/sp/articles/AST6D3CL9T6DUTFL004M.html