A growing social trend in Japan relates the "right not to be contacted" by workplaces during holidays or off-days. The discussion has arisen due to the 24/7 connected world we live in, where workplace demands often interrupt personal time. The narrative reflects an increasing awareness and importance placed on maintaining a healthy work-life balance and its implications for the well-being and productivity of employees.

Japan has been grappling with the issue of a lack of balanced work-life culture, often referred to as 'karoshi' or death from overwork. The view on the right not to be contacted during holidays demonstrates a societal shift towards greater respect for personal boundaries and well-being. It challenges the deeply embedded cultural norms focused on work commitment and highlights the necessity of more employee-centred regulations.

Similar discussions in Western countries, particularly in the EU, have resulted in specific laws. For example, in France, the "right to disconnect" law from 2017 allows employees to negotiate their right to ignore business emails outside working hours.