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Japan's Work Culture: A Legacy of Overwork and Low Productivity

This chapter explores the historical roots of Japan's demanding work culture, which prioritizes long hours and scant vacation time yet yields low productivity. It also examines the urgent need for cultural and legislative reforms to enhance worker wellbeing and address the alarming issue of overwork-related deaths.

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