Japanese writer Senji Kuroi has died at the age of 72 following a long battle with cancer.
In his final years, Kuroi focused on interpreting 'the salaried soul'—a term he coined for those often overlooked individuals whose lives are shaped by their daily routines and economic realities. Through books and essays, he delved into themes that many readers might not encounter in mainstream media: the unease beneath Japan’s seemingly prosperous economic miracle.
Kuroi was known for his ability to bring these everyday struggles to light through intimate narratives about ordinary people who were rarely featured prominently in national news. His work aimed to shed light on the complexities of life as it is lived among the ranks of the working class.