Held as a spin-off event of the Japan Update 2022 conference held in Canberra, this seminar features two eminent scholars from Japan who will reflect on the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic on Japanese society. In their discussion, Professors Ono and Shirahase will assess the social impact of the pandemic in terms of labour market dynamics, demography and gender issues. The seminar will also include a question and answer session at the end.