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Detailed explanation-1: -The traditional work culture in Japan emphasizes extreme dedication to one’s work. And while there have been notable changes in Japanese work conditions, Japan is still a hard working country. In 2015, an Expedia Japan survey found that 53% of Japanese people don’t know about how much annual leave they have.

Detailed explanation-2: -The nation’s work ethic dates back to what’s referred to as Japan’s economic miracle, which was its dramatic economic growth, beginning in the 1950s, which prepells it to become the world’s second largest economy.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Japanese have a word for a phenomenon that distinguishes Japanese work culture: Karoshi (). This word means “death from overwork.” Since the oil crisis of 1973, the country’s labor restructurings have forged labor environments where working more than 70 hours per week is seen as “normal” and even honorable.

Detailed explanation-4: -Long working hours in Japan are said to be attributed to the Japanese-style employment system, people’s attitude to work, and industry practices.