The Tokyo Chief of Japan's Postal Services has been stripped of his position following serious power harassment allegations. An internal investigation led to his dismissal after several unspecified claims were made about his conduct. The exact details are yet to be disclosed, but the decision has triggered a wider conversation about abuse of authority within the workplace.

Power harassment, or "pawahara", is a major issue in Japan, affecting the working environment and employee mental health. It is generally perceived as an abuse of authority, and is taken very seriously. Japan's labor laws were revised in 2019 to include measures against power harassment in the workplace, reflecting the severity of this issue.

In contrast, the conversation about workplace abuses in the US and EU often centers around specific forms of harassment, like sexual or racial. However, there's a growing recognition of the importance of addressing power dynamics and a broader spectrum of abusive behaviors in work environments.