This article examines the traditional Japanese work culture and its evolution due to globalization and modernization. It looks at both the positive and negative aspects, such as hard work and dedication to one's job, communal responsibility for job performance, long working hours and low wages, lack of emphasis on healthy work-life balance, harassment, bullying and discrimination in the workplace. Solutions to make the culture less toxic are discussed such as stronger laws against workplace harassment, creating better benefits packages for longer term employment contracts, greater transparency regarding salaries and wages and encouraging more open communication between employers and employees.