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There are distinct differences between the salaried workers in the West and the sarariiman in Japan. Work practices differ between the two and in the case of the sarariiman, the social status of belonging to a prestigious organization and collective effort to maintain wa or harmony in an organization appear to be of greater importance. The sarariiman’s contribution to the fast-paced growth era of the Japanese economy and the high rate of household savings in Japan during this period played a significant role in leisure-time pursuits. These factors allowed for growth of overseas travel and Japanese travelers’ consumption of goods and services of while overseas.
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Schumann, F.R. (2017). Early Years of the Sarariiman . In: Changing Trends in Japan's Employment and Leisure Activities. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-3608-8_2
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