October 23, 2026

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Dancing Salaryman Pokes Fun at Japan’s Buttoned-Down Culture

Osaka’s Toru Utsumi, a 34‑year‑old salaryman, has turned his office corridors into a dance floor, posting minute‑long pop‑and‑lock clips that have amassed over a million followers. His viral #SalarymanShuffle challenges Japan’s buttoned‑down corporate ethos, prompting firms to embrace movement breaks and sparking a broader conversation about creativity, stress relief, and the future of work in Japan.

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