{"id":1530,"date":"2023-01-13T21:05:41","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T05:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/?p=1530"},"modified":"2023-04-25T23:45:57","modified_gmt":"2023-04-26T07:45:57","slug":"do-japanese-work-on-weekends","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/do-japanese-work-on-weekends\/","title":{"rendered":"Do Japanese Work on Weekends?"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id_46ab2f-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_46ab2f-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_46ab2f-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:1rem;padding-bottom:2rem;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_46ab2f-d3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_46ab2f-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_46ab2f-d3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_46ab2f-d3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_71c873-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column_71c873-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:40px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column_71c873-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 14px 25px -10px var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-top:2px solid #4caf50;border-right:2px solid #4caf50;border-bottom:2px solid #4caf50;border-left:2px solid #4caf50;}.kadence-column_71c873-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_71c873-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_71c873-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_71c873-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column_71c873-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_71c873-25{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_71c873-25{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_71c873-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column_71c873-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#e8f5e9;}.kadence-column_71c873-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_71c873-25{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_71c873-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #4caf50;border-right:2px solid #4caf50;border-bottom:2px solid #4caf50;border-left:2px solid #4caf50;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_71c873-25 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #4caf50;border-right:2px solid #4caf50;border-bottom:2px solid #4caf50;border-left:2px solid #4caf50;flex-direction:column;}}.kadence-column_71c873-25 .our-pick-arrow mark {  position: relative; 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Of course, they usually work on Saturdays, and most also on Sundays. Most company employees fix their working hours regardless of public holidays or weekends because changing their official working hours is difficult.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you want to work on weekends, your company might allow you to work overtime for extra pay. However, the extra hours should be less than 10% of regular working hours or less than 4 hours per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So it means that if other people usually work 40 hours a week, they <strong>can&#8217;t work more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/japanese-probe-reveals-37-percent-investigated-offices-illegal-overtime-2021-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">4 hours on weekends<\/a>. This is the maximum they can get weekly<\/strong>, and most people typically don&#8217;t work that much.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.insider.com\/japanese-probe-reveals-37-percent-investigated-offices-illegal-overtime-2021-8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>(More Info on Insider.com)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/move-to-japan-without-a-job\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"26\">apply for a job in Japan<\/a><\/strong>, you will be asked to choose your monthly days off. If your company plan doesn&#8217;t include weekend holidays, they may not pay extra money even if they let you work on weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-many-days-a-week-do-japanese-work\">How many days a week do Japanese work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-many-days-a-week-do-Japanese-work.jpeg\" alt=\"How-many-days-a-week-do-Japanese-work\" class=\"wp-image-1565\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-many-days-a-week-do-Japanese-work.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-many-days-a-week-do-Japanese-work-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/How-many-days-a-week-do-Japanese-work-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Five days a week is the basic rule for most Japanese companies. Some companies let their employees work on Saturdays and Sundays, but they usually pay extra for that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an illness during work, you can take paid leave to avoid being scolded or fired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of course, if your company is small, with only a few employees, it&#8217;s unnecessary to tell them about your situation, including your illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you work in a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/common-jobs-in-japan\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2227\">foreign company in Japan<\/a><\/strong>, they will probably be more flexible because they think the world is constantly changing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, even if it&#8217;s a foreign company, your boss might not like it if you take days off every week.<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1636649839865\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How much more money does a Japanese employee earn on public holidays?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\">On average, it is 25% higher than the regular wage. On holidays, the premium may be as much as 35%. For people working more than 60 hours each week, overtime pay is calculated at a rate of 50%.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1636649851972\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How many days off do Japanese people get?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><strong>All full-time employees are entitled to 10 paid holidays.<\/strong>\u00a0(New Year&#8217;s Day; Coming of Age Day; National Foundation Day; Vernal Equinox Day; Labour Thanksgiving Day; The Emperor&#8217;s Birthday; Constitution Memorial Day; Greenery Day; Children&#8217;s Day; and Respect for the Aged Day),\u00a0<strong>plus 11 days of paid vacation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-are-the-average-working-hours-in-japan\">What are the average working hours in Japan?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"627\" src=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/What-are-the-average-working-hours-in-Japan.jpeg\" alt=\"What-are-the-average-working-hours-in-Japan\" class=\"wp-image-1566\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/What-are-the-average-working-hours-in-Japan.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/What-are-the-average-working-hours-in-Japan-300x209.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/What-are-the-average-working-hours-in-Japan-768x535.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Working hours are defined as the number of working days per week multiplied by hours per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally,&nbsp;<strong>Japanese employees work between 35-40 hours\/per week<\/strong>&nbsp;regardless of age or gender.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work-related overtime varies but varies depending on the industry and company size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, bureaucrats usually work between 7:30 am and 8:00 pm with two one-hour lunch breaks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Furthermore, Japanese companies often require employees to spend after-office hours on work-related activities such as business trips or company events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-do-working-hours-look-like-in-japan\">What do working hours look like in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working hour regulations are defined by <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.japaneselawtranslation.go.jp\/law\/detail_main?id=5&amp;vm=2&amp;re\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Labor Standards Law<\/a><\/strong>, created in 1947.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the Labor Standards Law, employees are entitled to eight hours of rest every 24 hours, with a limit of 44 hours\/per week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although this is the legal standard, employees often work more than 44 hours\/per week, including overtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Theoretically, working hours are limited by circumstances such as weekly days off and the required hours of rest, but these circumstances vary by industry and company size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"598\" src=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/What-is-the-average-age-of-retirement-in-Japan.jpeg\" alt=\"What-is-the-average-age-of-retirement-in-Japan\" class=\"wp-image-1563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/What-is-the-average-age-of-retirement-in-Japan.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/What-is-the-average-age-of-retirement-in-Japan-300x199.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/What-is-the-average-age-of-retirement-in-Japan-768x510.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1636649875965\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What time do the Japanese start work?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta>In Japan, the average workday starts at 8:30 am and ends at about 6\/7 pm, typically including a one-hour lunch break and a half-hour for tea breaks.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1636649882872\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What time do the Japanese finish work?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta>Work in Japan usually ends around 6 pm, but people often have to stay longer if it is busy. The word &#8220;overtime&#8221; has a negative connotation in Japanese society.<\/p>\n<p><meta charset=\"utf-8\"><\/meta>The extra time spent at work may cause problems such as declining health, shortened family lives, and even fatigue-related traffic accidents.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-the-average-age-of-retirement-in-japan\">What is the average age of retirement in Japan?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id_6afd32-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id_6afd32-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id_6afd32-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:800px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:1rem;padding-bottom:2rem;grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id_6afd32-10 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id_6afd32-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id_6afd32-10 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id_6afd32-10 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column_a1befc-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column_a1befc-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:40px;padding-right:40px;padding-bottom:40px;padding-left:40px;}.kadence-column_a1befc-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{box-shadow:0px 14px 25px -10px var(--global-palette6, #718096);border-top:2px solid #4caf50;border-right:2px solid #4caf50;border-bottom:2px solid #4caf50;border-left:2px solid #4caf50;}.kadence-column_a1befc-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_a1befc-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_a1befc-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_a1befc-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column_a1befc-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column_a1befc-01{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_a1befc-01{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column_a1befc-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}.kadence-column_a1befc-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{background-color:#e8f5e9;}.kadence-column_a1befc-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_a1befc-01{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_a1befc-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #4caf50;border-right:2px solid #4caf50;border-bottom:2px solid #4caf50;border-left:2px solid #4caf50;flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_a1befc-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top:2px solid #4caf50;border-right:2px solid #4caf50;border-bottom:2px solid #4caf50;border-left:2px solid #4caf50;flex-direction:column;}}.kadence-column_a1befc-01 .our-pick-arrow mark {  position: relative; 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Male employees are generally expected to work until the retirement age of 65. Female employees are usually expected to retire at 60, but many continue working until their official retirement age.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Retirement and Employees&#8217; Pension Insurance Law provides various options for early retirement. Workers between 55 and 60 may retire early, although they receive a lower pension payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"why-do-the-japanese-work-so-much\">Why do the Japanese work so much?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although there are many reasons why the Japanese often work long hours, several factors have contributed to this. One of them is the cultural pressure to excel at everything they do. Another factor is that people fear losing their jobs because Japan&#8217;s unemployment rate is shallow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" src=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Why-do-the-Japanese-work-so-much.jpeg\" alt=\"Why-do-the-Japanese-work-so-much\" class=\"wp-image-1562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Why-do-the-Japanese-work-so-much.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Why-do-the-Japanese-work-so-much-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/lovefortraveling.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Why-do-the-Japanese-work-so-much-768x513.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, some say that Japan&#8217;s culture encourages overwork because employees feel obligated to repay the lifetime of favors from their employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note that not everyone in Japan works long hours, but these are some general reasons long work hours are typical.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Note Not all companies and people in Japan work on Saturdays and Sundays. 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