An employee in Japan has recently taken a leave of absence due to "fukihara" or workplace harassment from their superior. The concerned parties are reportedly entering into reconciliation discussions. The announcement has prompted a wider conversation about maintaining workplace well-being and institutional accountability.

In Japan, cases of power harassment or "fukihara" have been gaining increasing attention. Companies are starting to respond under pressure from ongoing social discussions and stricter regulations enacted by the government. The underlying social value is respect for personal dignity and the right to a harassment-free work environment.

In the US or EU, workplace harassment also receives significant attention with strict laws prohibiting such behavior. This usually involves legal consequences or public shaming of the perpetrating organization. However, compared to Japan, there is a more robust culture of whistleblowing and individual legal action.