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Japan Wants Its Overworked Citizens to Start Weekends Early
Government wants 3pm clock-off on last Friday of each month
Japan Gives Overworked Citizens a Break
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The country that coined the word "karoshi," or death by overwork, wants companies to let workers finish early on the last Friday of every month, go out and have fun.
In an effort to curb excessive work hours and to spur consumption, the Japanese government and business groups are launching a "Premium Friday" campaign, scheduled to start on February 24.