article_snippet: But this strict work ethic is coming at a terrible cost, with record numbers of Japanese workers suffering stress-related illness, premature death and suicide.
article_snippet: According to official data, about 200 people die every year from heart attacks, strokes and other karoshi events brought on by punishing work schedules.
article_snippet: The fact the Japanese do - karoshi - show how much of a problem it is. '
article_snippet: The Japanese work culture should not have heart problems, but record numbers are dying from heart disease caused by stress.
article_snippet: The suicide rates are also significantly high. '
article_snippet: The Japanese government now sees the cost in human health and life and have decided to tackle the cost in human health and life.
highlights_snippet: Around 200 people die every year from heart attacks, strokes brought on by punishing work schedules .