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"Sacred Job": How Japan's Overworked Teachers Are Battling For Change
In one of his last diary entries, Japanese teacher Yoshio Kudo lamented workdays that started early and could last until nearly midnight. Two months later, he suffered "karoshi" -- death from overwork.
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How Japan Plans To Cut Suicide Rate By 30 Per Cent In 10 Years
Japan has the highest suicide rate among Group of Seven (G7) advanced countries and the government describes the situation as "critical" in a country where more than 20,000 people kill themselves every year.
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"Sacred Job": How Japan's Overworked Teachers Are Battling For Change
In one of his last diary entries, Japanese teacher Yoshio Kudo lamented workdays that started early and could last until nearly midnight. Two months later, he suffered "karoshi" -- death from overwork.
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How Japan Plans To Cut Suicide Rate By 30 Per Cent In 10 Years
Japan has the highest suicide rate among Group of Seven (G7) advanced countries and the government describes the situation as "critical" in a country where more than 20,000 people kill themselves every year.
