All of Asia has the same labor practices? What about Japan?

German worker standards and unions are super strong.

I'd say the onus is on the commenter to show that other countries do better than Germany, a world leader in worker rights.

Working hours in Japan are infamously higher than the German standard, and vacation days fewer. At German companies, employees can also be much more direct and straightforward with their superiors. Sure, Shimano’s facilities in Japan are no Chinese or Malaysian sweatshop, but I like that a Rohloff purchase supports a higher quality of life.