Japanese workers offered ‘tropical escapes’ in effort to tackle hay fever allergies affecting productivity

A visitor checks photos of the seasonal cherry blossoms at Ueno Park (Eugene Hoshiko/AP)

Maroosha Muzaffar
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Companies in Japan are offering their allergy-prone employees a subsidised “tropical escape” to regions with lower pollen counts.

In Japan, where hay fever is a significant issue affecting employee productivity, some companies are implementing innovative solutions to alleviate symptoms and enhance worker efficiency, The Washington Post reported.