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04-22-2009, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Nemhy View Post
was looking through some write-ups of Japanese culture and I came across some stuff that I thought was pretty intresting. Is it really a big thing to go to a bar with co-workers and friends? I know that yes, even in other countries "Bar fun" is popular but the write up made it seem like it means something special in Japan. Am I just over thinking this? (like I do with most things)
Yes, it is quite common to have dinner and drinks with colleagues or business partners after work. There is an after-5 business culture that exists in Japan that doesn't in the US. I don't know if it is "special" and I don't know if it is always "fun" but it does exist
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