IIT Graduate and Indian Teacher Share Perspectives on Work Culture Differences Between Japan and India

Lakshmi Sravya, an IIT Hyderabad graduate and project manager at Rakuten in Japan, shared her experiences contrasting work cultures in Japan and India. She highlighted Japan's clearer work-life boundaries, where employees can switch off after work, unlike India's frequent after-hours calls. She noted that living in Tokyo costs about Rs 1.5 lakh monthly when sharing expenses. Separately, an Indian teacher in Japan praised the country's paid overtime and disciplined school work culture. These insights have sparked mixed reactions online, reflecting varied views on work environments and living costs.