Japanese political parties are heatedly debating over work style reforms, a contentious issue that has come to the forefront. These discussions revolve around differing viewpoints on the need to adjust and modernize Japan's traditional working culture amidst global changes. The debates reflect the increasingly significant role of the workplace, work-life balance, and worker's rights in Japan's political discourse, though resolutions are yet to be reached.

Working conditions in Japan have been subject to extensive discussion and public attention recently due to high-profile cases of 'karoshi' (death by overwork) and societal shifts favoring work-life balance. The dialogue now includes all major political parties, which are advocating different approaches to redesign 'Hatarakikata,' or the way of work. These discussions are intricately linked with societal values about work, employees' rights, and the balance between work and personal life.

Similar debates about work style and work-life balance are happening worldwide, especially in the U.S. and E.U., where remote and flexible working conditions have been widely established. While issues around workplace culture, working conditions, and employee rights are debated and legislated on, the approach may differ. For instance, E.U. countries have stricter rules on maximum working hours, while the U.S. places a heavier emphasis on deregulation and market forces.