Book excerpt: General study of Japan, with particular reference to work matters, and designed as a guide for us businessmen who may be employing local workers in the country - covers geographical aspects, economic implications and political aspects, cultural factors, labour force, employment policy, labour administration, labour relations, working conditions, the wage payment system, social security, etc., and comments on labour legislation. ILO mentioned. Bibliography pp. 63 and 64, map and statistical tables.