Amid tough economic times, the problem of overwork takes toll on a lot of Japanese employees. A study shows about 53% of them have experienced more stress with the ongoing global financial crisis.

Experts say that thousands of workers in Japan are overworking well beyond their limits to the point of death literally. In their language, Japanese call it “Karoshi” or death due to overwork. The financial crisis even worsens the everyday picture of a hectic work life where almost everyone works late into the night.

Going home or going out with friends is also not a relief since chats will focus on the everyday stresses at work and problems with their superiors.

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