Japan’s silver generation shrugs off retirement, with four in ten keen to keep earning past 65 (opens original article in a new tab)

Nearly 40% of older adults in Japan want to remain in paid employment after 65, driven by financial necessity, according to a government white paper highlighting the country's ageing population challenges.

• Nearly 40% of Japanese adults over 65 want to continue working due to financial necessity
• Survey shows higher percentage of older workers in Japan compared to US, Germany, and Sweden
• Japan's ageing population increases pressure on pension systems and labour markets
• Older workers are increasingly important due to workforce shortages