Overwork

The constant pressure to meet deadlines, handle heavy workloads, and maintain productivity can trigger a chronic stress response.

This prolonged exposure to stress can lead the individual to a range of mental and physical health issues such as anxiety, sleep disorders, depression, and burnout.

[2][3] In 2016, the World Health Organization (WHO) estimated that over 745,000 people died from stroke and heart disease as a result of working long hours.

[4] In Japan, workers typically used less than half of their leave allowance in a year, according to a survey by the labour ministry which found that in 2013 employees took only nine of their 18.5 days average entitlement.

In early discussions, employer groups proposed limiting the number of compulsory paid holidays to three days, while unions called for eight.