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Have you ever thought that the modern world has become so damn small?

Take Japan, for example.

The first is that you cannot leaveworkbefore your boss leaves the office.

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Yes, thats right.

So, listen and remember carefully.

And God forbid you then put this card in your pocket!

Woman highlighting work rules in Japan, smiling and pointing with a finger.

No, no and no again!

And since youre in Japan, you should respect Japanese customs, right?

Thus, Nippon.comcites datathat in 2024 alone, 883 people faced issues with mental health disorders due to overwork.

Cartoon warning poster in Japan advising against rushing onto trains, depicting a distressed commuter.

This quote dates back to 2016, and the situation is unlikely to have changed for the better now.

And what do you, our dear readers, think about these work customs?

Check out the results:

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Woman exhausted at work, highlighting Japan’s oppressive work rules.

Japanese office workers in a meeting, with laptops and documents on the table.

People crossing a busy street in Japan, showcasing cultural and work dynamics in an urban setting.

Comment questioning house allergy with 12.8K likes, highlighting Japan work rules.

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Comment highlighting Japan’s romanticized image, addressing low birth rates, with 1983 likes.

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Comment about oppressive work rules in Japan, suggesting not to work there, with 349 likes.

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Text exchange about Japan’s work culture, highlighting an incident involving a business card from a salaryman in Osaka.