The article delves into the rising issue of 'Power Harassment', also known as 'PeiHara', in Japanese workspaces, an issue that often goes unaddressed due to its subtlety. Power harassment can take multiple forms, ranging from psychological bullying to misuse of authoritative power. With increasing awareness and emerging cases, the pressing need to confront this workplace bullying is gaining momentum in Japan.

In Japan, social harmony, respect for hierarchy, and conformity are crucial aspects of the work environment. Due to these cultural and societal norms, addressing and confronting issues like 'Power Harassment' can be challenging. Recently, however, there has been growing recognition of the issue, with legal measures in place to prevent and address such workplace harassment.

In contrast to the US and EU where laws against workplace harassment are firmly established, Japan is still in the process of legislating more comprehensive regulations to address power harassment. Both the US and EU have more open discussions about mental health and workplace rights, whereas in Japan these discussions can be considered less common or even taboo.