Work
Japanese firms increasingly prioritize in-person collaboration, though workforce preferences still lean toward flexibility
Sony Semiconductor Solutions plans to add more spaces for in-person casual communication and focused work. (Sony Semiconductor Solutions)
KEIGO YOSHIDA
September 26, 2026 05:15 JST
TOKYO — Sony Group will require employees at its semiconductor subsidiary to return to the office full-time beginning next month, marking the latest reversal of remote-work policies among major Japanese corporations.


