Tweet This past summer, Microsoft Japan told employees to stay home on Fridays and for one month implemented a four-day workweek. The result was a jump in productivity and a rise in sales. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Several of Japan’s financial institutions have come together to discuss the ramifications of Facebook’s upcoming Libra cryptocurrency. The group is set to develop policies to manage Libra’s impact. Read more… Neowin

Tweet Japan will impose tougher restrictions upon South Korean companies with regard to export of tech materials like phone displays. It is also considering removing the country from its trade “white list”. Read more… Neowin

Tweet In a few months time, Sega will release its mini console. Today, the firm announced the final 12 games, for a total of 42, showed off the menu system, and various accessories during a webstream. Read more… Neowin

Tweet The Japanese government announced that a new rule will come into effect in August that will prevent foreign companies from owning Japanese firms in IT, communications and other high-tech industries. Read more… Neowin