Board game harassment: Japanese firefighter suspended for forcing coworkers to play homemade board games for six months

{}A Japanese firefighter sergeant faced suspension for forcing colleagues to play handmade board games during duty hours for six months. What he called team-building was deemed coercive, especially after reports of pressure. The incident, involving falsified logs and a cover-up attempt, highlights workplace power dynamics and blurred boundaries, leading to disciplinary action for multiple personnel.