Shocking: Japanese journalist dies as a result of overwork

A journalist from Japan has died because of prolonged work hours. Miwa Sad, from Japan, lost his life in July 2013, and after the expertise has proved to have had heart attacks as a result of overwork. The Guardian” writes that 31-year-old was a journalist for the public broadcaster. NHK and [...]
Miwa Sad, from Japan, lost his life in July 2013, and after the expertise has proved to have had heart attacks as a result of overwork.
The Guardian” writes that 31-year-old was a journalist for the public broadcaster. NHK and during that period has worked 159 hours overtime with only 2 days off for a month.
It covered the political field and 3 days before its death was covering the election campaign in Tokyo.
Her death provides evidence of the extreme working conditions that many employees endure in Japan.












