Five things that keep Japanese people chained to their jobs soranews24.com

Japanese workers are famous for their seemingly inexhaustible dedication to their companies and ability to work long, long hours.
Japan Today asked foreigners “Why do you think Japanese work such long hours?” and received a huge amount of comments from people who had experienced life in a Japanese company.
The responses were overwhelmingly negative about the Japanese work ethos, and many believe a shift in attitudes towards work right across society is necessary.
So really, it’s not about working long hours, but about being there for long hours.
ConclusionDuring Japan’s economic golden years, the West looked to Japanese companies as a model for how to achieve economic growth.