Like every country, there’s a dark side to Japan that is seldomly discussed openly. It is “karoshi,” or “death by overwork.” Karoshi reflects a work culture where long hours on the job and unwavering commitment to the company are expected from employees. [Video could not be displayed] Due to this, overtime has become so widespread […]
How Japan’s Most Wanted Fugitive Was Finally Exposed After 50 Years
A 70-year old man admitted at the beginning of 2024, 50 years after a warrant of arrest was placed on him, that he was one of Japan’s most wanted criminals. The man in question was part of the terrorist group East Asia Anti-Japan Armed Front, a radical group that aimed to destroy the capitalist Japanese […]