# Japanese IT sector return to office trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-it-sector-return-to-office-trends
> Updated: 2026-08-26T04:33:19.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Major Japanese IT companies, such as LINE Yahoo and GMO Internet Group, are transitioning from remote work to office-based attendance. A survey by Job Souken indicates that 75.5% of workers have seen an increase in office attendance due to organizational policy changes.

This shift has led to increased commuting stress for approximately 75.8% of respondents, with many reporting reduced productivity. While some employees favor in-person communication for coordination, many prefer a hybrid model of three days per week. The change is affecting employee retention; for instance, voluntary resignations at LINE Yahoo reportedly rose by approximately 65% in fiscal year 2025. For many job seekers, particularly those in their 20s and 30s, work flexibility has become a higher priority than salary or benefits.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Japan retirement benefit availability varies by company size

About 25% of Japanese companies lack retirement benefit systems. Experts suggest offsetting the absence of severance pay through higher salaries and strategic use of iDeCo and NISA investments.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-retirement-benefit-availability-varies-by-company-size

### 2026-08-25: Japan IT companies shift toward office-based work, impacting employee retention

Major Japanese IT firms are shifting from remote work to office-based models, leading to increased commuting stress and rising resignation rates among employees seeking hybrid flexibility.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japan-it-companies-shift-toward-office-based-work-impacting-employee-retention

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