Karoshi (Japanese: 過労死, Hepburn: Karōshi), which can be translated into 'overwork death', is a Japanese term relating to occupation-related sudden death. [1] The most common medical causes of …

Jun 1, 2025 · "Karoshi" is the unspoken and unseen workplace harm that no one talks about, afflicting thousands of workers in the U.S. each year, and it's time to name it.

Nov 9, 2025 · Karoshi, the Japanese term for "death from overwork," highlights a dark side of Japan's renowned work ethic. This phenomenon, where excessive labor leads to fatal health issues like heart …

But in Japan, this phenomenon has a name: karoshi, literally meaning “death from overwork.” Coined in the 1970s, karoshi refers to fatalities caused by excessive work-related stress, leading to heart …

Oct 23, 2025 · The Cultural Roots of Overwork So, why is karoshi so deeply ingrained in Japanese work culture? A big part of it comes down to historical and cultural factors. Post-World War II, Japan …

Dec 8, 2023 · Takahashi’s story is just one of Japan’s many cases of karoshi, a term translating to "death from overwork." Karoshi has plagued Japanese society for decades.

Nov 22, 2024 · Karoshi was first recognized in the 1970s and is a sociomedical term used to refer to fatalities or disabilities caused by cardiovascular attacks that are ultimately work-related. This …

Sep 15, 2025 · Karoshi refers to sudden death caused by long working hours or severe workplace stress, leading to heart disease, brain disease, or suicide. The term first attracted attention in Japan …

Jan 28, 2025 · The term “karoshi” (過労死) in Japan translates to “death by overwork,” referring to fatalities caused by excessive working hours and work-related stress. First recognized in the 1970s, …

Oct 17, 2025 · What is Karoshi? Karoshi (過労死) is a Japanese term that can be translated into “death by overwork.” This isn’t the specific name of a disease, but it refers instead to any occupation-related …