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25% of Japanese Firms Face Part-Time Worker Pranks

2/11/2026

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Story summary
  • A Mynavi report finds nearly 25% of Japanese companies experience 'baito tero,' where part-time workers post pranks for social media.
  • The study, conducted in December and released in January, notes karaoke bars, hotels, and restaurants as vulnerable.
  • In a case, Kairikiya sued two employees filmed playing catch with eggs in a kitchen after hours.
  • Both workers were fired, and Kairikiya filed a damages claim; the company has since strengthened guidelines.