Punctuality In Japan
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Bengaluru Woman Praises Japan's Civic Sense, Says Development Depends On Behaviour
Amisha Aggarwal mentioned that the biggest surprise for her wasn't the technology there, but the everyday discipline of the people.
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Leaving Office 2 Mins Early? In Japan, That Means A Pay Cut
Several employees of a government office in Japan have been penalised with a pay cut for leaving work two minutes before they were supposed to.
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Japan Worker's Pay Cut For Taking Lunch Break 3 Minutes Early
A Japanese city official has been reprimanded and fined for repeatedly leaving his desk during work hours -- but only for around three minutes to buy lunch. The official, who works at the waterworks bureau in the western city of Kobe, began his designated lunch break early 26 times over the space of seven months, according to a city spokesman. The ...
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After Train Departs 20 Seconds Early, Japan Railway Issues 'Deep Apology'
A Japanese railway operator has issued a deep apology for the "tremendous nuisance" caused by a train departing 20 seconds early, surprising even a nation renowned for both punctuality and politeness.
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Bengaluru Woman Praises Japan's Civic Sense, Says Development Depends On Behaviour
Amisha Aggarwal mentioned that the biggest surprise for her wasn't the technology there, but the everyday discipline of the people.
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Leaving Office 2 Mins Early? In Japan, That Means A Pay Cut
Several employees of a government office in Japan have been penalised with a pay cut for leaving work two minutes before they were supposed to.
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Japan Worker's Pay Cut For Taking Lunch Break 3 Minutes Early
A Japanese city official has been reprimanded and fined for repeatedly leaving his desk during work hours -- but only for around three minutes to buy lunch. The official, who works at the waterworks bureau in the western city of Kobe, began his designated lunch break early 26 times over the space of seven months, according to a city spokesman. The ...
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After Train Departs 20 Seconds Early, Japan Railway Issues 'Deep Apology'
A Japanese railway operator has issued a deep apology for the "tremendous nuisance" caused by a train departing 20 seconds early, surprising even a nation renowned for both punctuality and politeness.
