Work = a leading cause of stress for people in Japan

Stress is something most of us experience from time to time, but what are the biggest things getting under the skin of people living here? A recent survey of 10,630 people has taken a look at modern-day stress and how people are coping with it.

The findings from the survey suggested that around 60% of respondents experience stress, with work and working conditions among the leading causes (28.9%). Health, sleep, and financial worries also featured prominently.

The effects that stress has were also mentioned. Around 35% of respondents said stress made them more irritable, while others reported losing motivation or having trouble sleeping. Despite this, only just over 40% felt they were managing to relieve their stress effectively.

Getting out into nature is almost a guarantee that I will feel less stressed! Definitely a go-to for me!

I imagine plenty of us living here will recognize some of these pressures. Things like long working hours, busy commutes, and the challenge of balancing work with family responsibilities can all take their toll, maybe even more so as we're foreigners here that may have had to fully adapt to different ways of doing things! I think it's really important to try and find outlets for that stress, so that it doesn't feel like something that's insurmountable.