Japanese Workers Are Being Sent To Tropical Locations To Avoid Effects of Hay Fever

IBTimes UK

Media Conglomerate: IBT Media

Japanese Workers Are Being Sent To Tropical Locations To Avoid Effects of Hay Fever

A significant proportion of workers in Japan are affected by hay fever, which can cause symptoms such as sneezing, watery eyes, and itchiness, leading to a decline in labor productivity. According to a report by Japan's Ministry of Environment, the allergy affects 42.5% of the population, and its impact has led to it being labeled a "national disease" by the Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida. To address this issue, some companies in Japan are taking…