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Claim Text: The issue is especially sensitive in Japan, where there have been high-profile cases in recent years of karoshi, or “death from overwork.”
Simplified Text: Karoshi (death from overwork) is a sensitive issue in Japan.
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UUID: 109d3a3c-11f3-484b-8f11-239ba4cc0a83
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 12:11 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 12:11 AM (8 months ago)

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