By ERINA ITO/ Staff Writer
September 28, 2022 at 10:30 JST
Allegra Pacheco interviews a “salaryman” in Tokyo in a scene from her documentary film “Salaryman.” (Provided by Allegra Pacheco)
The sight of drunken suited “salarymen” passed out on trains and city streets following a night of heavy drinking with co-workers can come as a jolt to any first-time visitor expecting a more conservative aspect to the well-oiled loyal corporate culture for which Japan is famous. [Read More]
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