Viral Video Shows Japanese Manager Publicly Shaming Intern for Missed Sales Targets

On February 20, a viral video emerged showing a Japanese company manager publicly berating a first-year university student intern for not meeting sales targets in front of other employees. The video, which received over 35 million views, sparked intense discussions about 'Power Harassment' in the workplace. The intern, in a subsequent post on X platform, acknowledged his mistakes and viewed the manager's criticism as a positive motivation. Despite defending the company, he announced his immediate resignation. Analysts noted this as a clear example of inappropriate workplace power dynamics, emphasizing that even unpaid internships should not be exempt from professional conduct standards.