Abstract
In this report, we consider how the image of "Working at Home" has developed in Japan since 1990s when the current extensive diffusion of the internet has not yet occurred. We have analyzed more than 500 articles in newspapers and the interview data with the people who work mainly at home in order to extract the image of working at home. The image reflects the social structure and social consciousness constituting the common work environment and life style of employees in Japan. The consideration would suggest the fundamental issues regarding the development of telework in Japan. By analyzing data, we examine not only why people in Japan are unlikely to leave their office to do their own work at home including housework, but also how to make a complete change in the way of constructing "work" environment. As the result of consideration, we discuss the effective approaches to the issues.
