The average Japanese person works 2,153 hours per year – the longest among all OECD countries. This has a negative impact on physical and mental health. Companies in Japan are beginning to introduce flexible working arrangements and employee benefits to reduce long working hours. Individuals can also take steps to reduce their own working hours by setting clear boundaries between work and leisure time, delegating tasks, taking regular breaks, getting enough sleep, and making sure they have plenty of leisure activities outside of work.