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| Pretty lamp with Japanese painting, Meijimura |
Japan’s one of the
world’s largest economies, but it’s also one of the most remote. Did you know
that of the 127 million people in Japan, only two percent are
foreign immigrants?
If you’re thinking
about taking a trip to Japan in the not-too-distant future, here are a few fun
facts to tickle your fancy.
Napping on the Job Is
Perfectly Normal
In most parts of the
world, napping on the job would be an immediate cause for termination. Not in
Japan! Japanese culture sees napping on the job as a proof of an employee’s
commitment and thoroughness. The practice is referred to as “inemuri”, and is perfectly acceptable
in Japan.
A few rules do apply:
you need to remain upright while napping and only people in specific positions
within the company are allowed to nap. Some people actually fake sleeping to
show their bosses how hard they’re working.
