All Japan's STUPID Work Rules In 8 Minutes

Japanese job applicants must handwrite detailed CVs; Daniel bought 15–20 forms, failed repeatedly, and had a friend rewrite his. An interviewer nitpicked his CV and dismissed JLPT N2 as merely average despite Daniel’s substantial study. Retail work demanded loud repeated greetings, scripted questions, all-day “good morning,” unpaid overtime, and compelled drinking with superiors.

Workplace loyalty is portrayed as performative, subordinating efficiency, pay, family time, and autonomy to hierarchy.