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Let’s start with a local topic this time—. In August 2025, the Fukuoka Labor Bureau of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare issued a “Declaration of a State of Emergency to Eradicate Fatal Workplace Accidents.” From January through the end of July this year, there were 15 work-related fatalities in the prefecture, 8 of which occurred in the construction industry—these figures speak for themselves, as technology has advanced, and…

Bears in Residential Areas and Property Rights; Scaffolding on Neighboring Property and Property Rights I often see frightening news reports about bears appearing in residential areas. If you are about to be attacked by a bear and, while fleeing, accidentally damage the fence of someone else’s home, and if it is recognized that this was unavoidable in order to avoid a threat to your life, then under Article 37 of the Penal Code…

Japan’s roads, bridges, levees, dams, ports, and urban parks—this social infrastructure was built by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), local governments, and other entities during the period spanning from postwar reconstruction to the era of rapid economic growth. Civil engineering positions at MLIT, Regional Development Bureaus, prefectures, and municipalities were once regarded as offering “stability,” “social contribution,” and “technical…

A Very Short Ghost Story About “People Who Can See” They say there are people in the world who can “see” spirits. Here is a very short ghost story: A person who could see spirits noticed a young woman with long hair walking toward him from across the street. However, instead of running away or turning back…

Greater Emphasis on Construction Photos with the Enforcement of the Revised Building Standards Act With the enforcement of the revised Building Standards Act in April 2025, the number of construction stages requiring photography during final inspections of single-family homes is increasing. The volume of construction photos required will also be substantial. In particular, by documenting the construction status of areas that will be hidden after completion…

Apparently, people tend to think that the construction industry is full of “eccentric” individuals. I’m not sure where that idea came from, but whenever I go out for drinks with friends and acquaintances from other industries, they often express concern, asking, “Aren’t there too many eccentric people in the construction business? Is that really okay?” As for me…

"Breathing Room" Leads to Better Decisions I recently came across this opinion: “While division of labor and outsourcing may improve productivity, they also have the downside of creating more supervisors who lack an overall understanding of the entire operation.” I can certainly understand that point of view, but my opinion is a little different. “Division of labor, well…

Somewhere in the country, a new employee is probably making all sorts of mistakes at a worksite today and getting scolded by their supervisor. When you make a mistake, all sorts of negative rumors start circulating—such as being labeled as “useless” by the company or losing the trust of the skilled workers. “Work is tough,” “Work is…”

There are three key elements to work: quantity, speed, and quality. While each is important, what young employees—as learners—and their supervisors—as teachers—should actually be focusing on differs. Unless this difference is properly understood, it can lead to misalignment in guidance and a loss of growth opportunities for the employee…