> work ethics and attention to detail This, by the way, is immediately apparent if you are traveling in Japan. You get the impression that the Japanese don't

> work ethics and attention to detail This, by the way, is immediately apparent if you are traveling in Japan. You get the impression that the Japanese don't goof off at work. This is especially noticeable with folks who work outside: road work, construction, janitors, etc. Quick, to the point, and you won't see anyone leaning on their shovels like in the US. My already high regard for the Japanese has improved even more after a couple of weeks there.