Recent reports have highlighted the ongoing problem of 'Hidden Side Jobs' in Japan, which is becoming a vicious cycle. Though officially unacknowledged, many Japanese citizens are increasingly guilty or victims of this practice due to economic pressures. The government, however, seems reluctant to strictly regulate these undeclared forms of employment. These jobs have implications for social security and tax revenues, with their effects seeping into various strata of the society.

In Japan, the issue of hidden side jobs is a growing concern. Japanese workers traditionally have been expected to dedicate themselves entirely to a single company, but economic pressure and changing work culture are challenging this norm, creating a phenomenon of unreported second jobs. It raises questions of personal security, financial stability, societal pressure, and corporate loyalty - key touchstones within Japanese society.

In the US or EU, the gig economy is a much more accepted part of working culture. Workers in these regions often maintain multiple jobs or side hustles to supplement their incomes or pursue personal passions. While there may be negative aspects, such as job instability and lack of benefits, there is generally less of a societal taboo around multiple jobs as there is reported in Japan.