I wanted to read something semi-serious so I noticed that Kinokuniya seems to be promoting this book entitled There's no such thing as an easy job by Kikuko Tsumura. I thought that it would be a useful fun light read on how oppressive the Japanese workplace can get for this new generation of young Japanese workers. Perhaps hidden in the novel are useful lessons on career management.
 There's been a lot of disturbing sociological information coming out from Japan that Singaporeans should take note of that will make me read ay Japanese book on the work culture and their failed caste. The idea of defeated men retreating into their rooms to play computer games was first discovered in Japan. Hikkikomori is an economic phenomenon and I actually wanted to pin the blame at the Plaza Accord that was signed with Americans to take away opportunities...