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Lawyers Demand Apology Over 'Workhorses' Comment Amid Protests

10/8/2025

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Japanese lawyers protest Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi's remarks to "work like workhorses" and dismissal of work-life balance; the National Defense Counsel for Victims of Karoshi demands a retraction.
Hiroshi Kawahito leads the group and represents families of victims of Karoshi.
Junko Mihara, minister for children-related policies, emphasizes work-life balance.
Young people seek balance between work and family today.

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Japanese lawyers protest Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi's remarks to "work like workhorses" and dismissal of work-life balance; the National Defense Counsel for Victims of Karoshi demands a retraction.
Hiroshi Kawahito leads the group and represents families of victims of Karoshi.
Junko Mihara, minister for children-related policies, emphasizes work-life balance.
Young people seek balance between work and family today.