I got the impression that the two main things holding back Japan economically were overwork and a social signaling of "loyalty" arms race. Both are divorced fro

I got the impression that the two main things holding back Japan economically were overwork and a social signaling of "loyalty" arms race. Both are divorced from actual productivity efficiency and effectively make a minor martyr culture where the emphasis is more on sacrifice than results. I cannot speak to actual conditions, only observed tropes which may be outdated. Even before COVID-19 forced changes. Regardless limits to extreme hours and more robust enforcement to better avoid off the book hours would probably be more effective there.