Earlier this summer, the governor of Tokyo launched a campaign to make the morning rush hour a little easier for the millions of train commuters in the city.

It’s promoting flexible work hours and telecommuting through its ‘Jisa Biz’ campaign, which has enlisted municipal governments and more than 700 companies including Hitachi.

CGTN’s Steve Ross reports.

Paolo von Schirach discusses Tokyo’s attempt to promote flexible working hours and telecommuting

CGTN’s Sean Callebs spoke to Paolo von Schirach, president of the Global Policy Institute about Tokyo’s ‘Jisa Biz’ campaign to promote flexible working hours and telecommuting.