Families of victims of karoshi, or death from overwork, on Thursday protested against the recent selection of Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remark emphasising work as this year’s catchphrase, saying the choice hurt their feelings and exacerbated their pain.
Takaichi declared, “I will work, work, work, work and work”, during comments shortly after being chosen as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The phrase topped this year’s buzzword list but has drawn criticism from…
Takaichi declared, “I will work, work, work, work and work”, during comments shortly after being chosen as leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The phrase topped this year’s buzzword list but has drawn criticism from…
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