Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry compiles new measures for companies to support balancing work and nursing care. People who provide care for family members and others while working are called "business carers" Japan expects this number to increase to 3.18 million by 2030.
It is expected that the number of people unable to work or who will be forced to retire due to the heavy burden of nursing care will increase, and the Ministry of Economy has drafted guidelines to support these people.. Companies are encouraged to appoint executives in charge of the issue, to conduct in-house training and surveys with specific numerical targets.