Day in the Life of an Average Japanese Salaryman in Tokyo

Japanese work day at a Japanese office for an average Japanese salaryman in a Tokyo office. Living in Japan and working in Japan is quite a unique experience. This is a day in the life of Japanese worker, Makoto, 27 years old who lives in a Tokyo 3-story house with his family. This Tokyo salaryman works in a small Tokyo office, but spends many of his Japan working hours traveling from client to client on the Tokyo trains. Makoto works for a company called Mobal and as many Japanese salarymen, he entered the company straight from a Japanese University and he plans to spend his entire salaryman career at the same company. That is the life in Japan for a salaryman. We take a look inside what it's like to work in a small Tokyo office as well as to visit clients throughout Tokyo city area. His job experiences maybe unique to his company, but fundamentally he is very much an average salaryman. He commutes by train everyday to get to work and has to ride his mama-chari bike to get to the train station from his home. This Tokyo salaryman life has him arriving to work early and working late. As a salaryman, Makoto receives a standard salary every month for all the long work hours. The Japanese office is also configured so his boss' desk is right in front of him, quite a Japanese style office working environment. This very average Japanese work day and work lifestyle showcases a true day in Japan work life.

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[Gyro]

Now i understand why most anime is based on high school students. They are the last days of any kind of freedom.

[pmanfitness]

Is the tone in this video intentionally positive and upbeat while presenting the most soul-crushing and depressing content?

[vyxian]

watching this again after few years, my fav comment is missing : "You forgot to film makato crying himself to sleep"

[richard]

I think part of the reason why he is seems fairly enthusiastic is the nature of his work. He spends a lot of his day travelling, going to different places, and meeting and talking to people. The places and people are certainly mundane, but the work is 100x more engaging than sitting in front of a pc screen for 8 hours straight.

[username-ynyo]

Makotos diet
Breakfast: nothing
Lunch: Pastry
Dinner: Beer

[immediamalcoccinello]

Me: I want to live in Japan
Video: No, you don't

[PureFuckingMetal]

When i have a bad day at job i look at makoto job and immediately feel better.

[PureFuckingMetal]

You forgot the part where Makoto cry in his bed.

[saikiranrao]

So basically he comes to his house only for sleep

[KidThomsonMediaProductions]

Everybody gangster till this man misses his train and the world economy crashes

[DrKsTsHdW]

He's gone for just over 13 hours a day and has more work to do once he gets home?? That's insane. His company seems relatively chill compared to other videos I've seen, and I can't imagine a much better job than small office worker + being out of the office on the train most days, but still. That's insane hours

[SuperNuclearHamster]

This is so soul crushing to watch, the guy wakes up at 7 am, and doesnt completely finish his work for the day until nearly 10 pm, leaving barely an hour for leisure.

[diggingmystyle]

Paolo:  "How many hours a week do you really work?"
Japanese: "Yes"

[thelonelybarbarian]

I feel physically exhausted and defeated watching this

[ClassicRockMan]

Can we have an update on Makoto? 3 years later I imagine he's moved up somewhat within the company! Maybe moved into his own place. Very curious to see how he's doing.

[yowlolstfu]

I say those train rides are what makes his job bearable. Those 30 minute rides between stations, while listening to music, kinda eases your mind off.

[crumblardo]

“I can finally go home now”


You go buddy. You deserve the rest.

[akinamorikama]

Felt like if Makoto arrive late at work Japan's whole economy will die.

[ramenlover]

This proves how Japan isn’t all sunshine and rainbows.
The workers are literally worked to breaking point.
The problem is they are too polite and bottle up all that stress.
Would love to see a Japanese company that allows a bit of overtime but doesn’t make staff go out drinking every night or doing extra unpaid tasks after work.

[ollywhelan]

Love the day in the life series. Make it a permanent feature!