It does seem like Japan starts their day a bit later than the US. Perhaps more similar to some businesses in New York where you might roll into the office betwe

It does seem like Japan starts their day a bit later than the US. Perhaps more similar to some businesses in New York where you might roll into the office between 10 and 11, but then stay until 8 or 9 pm. Still a very long day. It is so ingrained in their work culture that closing the office one additional day a week may be the only way to give some time back to employees.