- Over 34% of Japanese companies now allow employees to work until age 70, a rise from a year prior.
- A law encourages extended employment, with some companies removing retirement ages or raising working limits.
- The government is promoting these policies to address labor shortages and enable older workers to remain active.

A: Hey! Did you hear about something interesting in the news?
B: No, what’s up? Tell me!

A: Apparently, almost a third of companies here are letting people work until they’re 70!
B: Wow, seriously? That’s a lot older than I thought!

A: Yeah! There's a law now encouraging it.
B: So, no more sudden retirements at 60?

A: Pretty much! The government is trying to deal with worker shortages.
B: Makes sense. It’s getting harder to find people.

A: The survey asked a ton of companies. They found more and more are letting people stay on.
B: That’s good news for people who want to keep working!

A: Big companies are doing it, but even mid-sized ones too.
B: Cool! It's a big change.