The Dark Truth About Japan's Work Culture: Death from Overwork

This investigative documentary reveals the hidden epidemic of Karoshi (過労死) - death from overwork in Japan. Through official government data, personal stories, and expert analysis, we explore how Japan's work culture has created a system where employees routinely work themselves to death.
🎯 Key Topics Covered:

Official Karoshi statistics and hidden death tolls
Personal stories: Matsuri Takahashi (Dentsu), Miwa Sado (NHK), Takarazuka actress
Service zangyou (unpaid overtime) culture
Government reforms vs. ground reality
Business districts: Marunouchi, Shiodome, Roppongi Hills
The psychology of gaman (enduring suffering)
Recent policy changes and their effectiveness

📊 Shocking Statistics Revealed:

1,304 officially recognized Karoshi cases in 2024 (record high)
10,000+ estimated actual deaths annually
159 hours monthly overtime before death
184% train capacity during rush hour
Only 8% of companies offer flexible work arrangements

⏰ Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:53 - Surface vs Reality: Tokyo's Business Districts
3:18 - Official Karoshi Data & Trends
4:40 - Matsuri Takahashi's Story (Dentsu)
6:40- Takarazuka Theater Tragedy
8:20 - The System That Fails
10:19 - Visual Poetry of Exhaustion
11:39 - Recent Developments: Evolution of a Crisis
12:58 - The Broader Truth

Supporting Links & Sources
📚 Research Sources:

Japan Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW)
Nippon.com Work Culture Analysis
Pulitzer Center Karoshi Investigation
UAB Human Rights Institute Report

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