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How many hours do average Japanese work?
This article examines the average working hours in Japan, which is 43.3 hours per week (including overtime). It also looks at the factors that affect an individual's working hours such as age, industry sector and job type. Japanese labor laws limit the maximum number of weekly working hours for full-time employees to 40 hours per week (excluding overtime) and employers must provide their employees with at least one day off each week. Overtime work is common in Japan, but there are both benefits and disadvantages associated with it. It is important to recognize the importance of hard work and dedication in the workplace, while also making sure that these efforts don't come at too high a cost to personal wellbeing.

