Up to 3.41 million people, accounting for about 5 percent of Japan's total labor force, are estimated to be working as freelancers, according to a recent survey conducted by the government.Analysts expect the number of freelancers to grow amid the government's push for more flexible working arrangements to address the country's labor shortage, as more companies are allowing employees to take on second or side jobs to increase their incomes.The government plans to take steps to support such self-employed workers, including submitting a bill to the Diet next year for a new law aimed at enhanc…READ FULL ARTICLE
