なぜ日本企業は「社会主義的身体観」を残しているのか

ビジネス日本語講座 · Feb 19, 2026 · 9m

In this episode, Shigeki explores why many Japanese companies still retain what he calls a “socialist view of the body.” While Japan is often seen as politically conservative, its corporate culture treats the employee’s body not as personal capital, but as part of the organization’s productive machinery. The common phrase “your body is your capital” sounds empowering, yet structurally it reinforces lifelong dependence on wage labor. By examining postwar national design, the high-growth employment model, and corporate incentives, this episode questions whether protecting your health is…