Granted, lawyers may frequent less seedy hangouts, but there are few reports of real lawyer sightings anywhere. Many people study Law in Japanese universities, but none evidently take or pass the amazingly rigorous test to become an authentic lawyer. This is certainly a good thing. And too, there are loyal workers who still put in long hours with few complaints. As stock option plans are introduced, it will actually be disgraceful to bail out early or to jump to a ship that seems to be moving faster.
Honor is still more important than contracts here.
100-year business plans. Excellent for those of us investing for our great grandchildren. Lifetime employment giving way to merit pay systems, administered by managers who are serious about the responsibility. Superior service and no tipping. The fake smiles are still bogus, but more believable here.