The article covers the distressing demise of a Japanese worker due to overworking, a phenomenon known as "karoshi." The family of the deceased expressed deep resentment, pointing blame at the society’s extreme working culture. The incident, which has reignited concerns over Japan's work-life balance, calls into question the country’s labor laws and its ability to protect workers from life-threatening pressures of overworking.

This issue is quite severe in Japan due to its entrenched culture of long working hours. The term 'karoshi' — literally 'death by overwork' — was coined to describe these incidents. Japanese society values hard work and dedication, which, taken to an extreme, leads to a high rate of work-related stress and suicide. The public frequently calls for more government intervention and better labor laws to address this issue.

In the US or EU, there are stronger labor laws in place that limit working hours and there's a growing emphasis on work-life balance. While work-related stress is an issue globally, overwork deaths aren't as prevalent. The development of 'Right to Disconnect' laws in countries like France represents the contrast in dealing with overworking.