Urban Japanese have long endured lengthy commutes (travels to and from work) and crowed living conditions , but as the old group and family values weaken , the discomfort is beginning to tell.

• 参考译文：教育家室露容于说，“在日本，绝不是你是否喜欢自己的工作和生活的问题，而是你能承受多少的问题。”