Karoshi

Karoshi

In Japan, death by overwork is so common that they have a word for it, "Karoshi". Some examples of karoshi are: working 110 hours a week, working 3000 hours a year with no days off in 15 years, working 4320 hours a year, and working 34-hour shifts five times a month.

Previous Fact Next Fact
Categories: DeathPlaces

Latest FactRepublic Video

15 Most Controversial & Costly Blunders in History

Sponsored Links