This article peels back the curtain on the daily lives of Japanese crematorium workers, revealing a sober, yet critical aspect of Japanese society. These are the unsung heroes who perform the duty of cremation, an integral part of Japanese death rituals. Despite societal avoidance in acknowledging such workers, the report highlights their essential role and their dedication to upholding the tradition with utmost respect, illuminating the often disregarded side of Japan's culture.

In Japan, discussions around death and the people engaged in related jobs, like the crematorium workers, are often taboo and avoided. However, this article challenges the norm by illuminating their contribution to upholding one of Japan's oldest traditions - cremation - for which they deserve appreciation and recognition. Cremation, as a funeral method, holds a lot of cultural and religious value in Japan.

In comparison to the US and EU, the treatment of death and those who handle it varies significantly. In many Western cultures, various forms of funerary methods are adopted, and workers' roles often transparent and acknowledged. Discussion around death, while still difficult, is considerably less taboo than Japan.