Japanese culture

These meetings can involve a lot of alcohol, and I've definitely felt pressure to keep drinking at them. Though I don't love the idea of these meetings, I understand how they may appeal to many workers in Japan. The office culture here can feel pretty strict and buttoned-up, and a bit of alcohol can help people relax and be friendlier with colleagues they see every day. It's not that uncommon for workers to stay at the same place for life In places such as Italy and the US, job-hopping is fairly normal, and it's common to switch companies throughout one's career. In Japan, however, many workers are seishain, which is a permanent full-time employee