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But do the Japanese (and I'm rather grossly referring to a homogeneous proxy here) see it that way? Isn't it considered good to be tired at work, to the point where it's considered virtuous to be tired in the afternoon (because you've been working so hard)? I'm not saying this is a good thing, but just questioning whether - in a Japanese company - having a nap at your desk is considered 'bad'.


Sleeping is not seen as lazy in Japan. You are correct that sleeping is viewed as the consequence of working hard. Public sleeping is common in Japan.




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