Quote Originally Posted by Zetonegi View Post
In Japan its not surprising to have crazy work hours to start with. Its a culture where there is actually a word for death by being overworked. A Japanese person's work schedule is very different from an Americans. I know a friend of mine basically has 16 hours shifts from time to time from working nights one day then mornings the next.
I heard once as well that when leaving the workplace for the day in Japan instead of saying 'goodbye' they say 'sorry'.