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Japan continues to struggle with long working hours, service overtime and rising cases of karoshi and work-related suicide. This episode examines why overwork remains so deeply rooted, how reforms have fallen short and why political leaders are under pressure to address a crisis that costs lives every year.

Watch the full Japan Today Spotlight series on YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyLmgel-5aDxrGswj_8hRRiUwdm5tGGTH