The Japanese are some of the hardest working people in the World. They work long hours and at times, a lifetime for one company. For them to sit down and have a hot meal after work is not just a daily constant but vital for collaboration and for them to deflate. It's a right of passage to go for drinks with the "Boss" after work. You can't say No, but you also get to eat and share how you really feel about whatever it is your working on at the time. It's the time to voice ones opinions over ice cold beer and wine, keep them comin'. Two friends sit at a bench, fresh picked edamame and Hoppy listen to their stories. The owner in back, always busy serving his customers, NHK on the TV sharing the news of the day. A women looks over at the two women sitting with an older gentleman. Is he their boss? Maybe the father of one, joining her and her best friend as life in Tokyo is very busy day to day. Meeting ones offspring to have a nice meal before days end. Connections are made....
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