stupidcar
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Culture transition is indeed mind boggling.This mentality set in after WWII, after which Japan was devastated, socially and economically, by the continuous Allied forces bombings campaign during the war.
It was (and still is) considered an honor to serve and give your all to the company for the greater good of Japan, so that Japan can rebuild and recover.
Just think of how much they've achieved after WWII...mind boggling.