Cannot work in japan liao this person

Refusing a drink from a boss is seen as an insult and can damage one's career.

This practice, known as "nomikai" (飲み会), is a common extension of the workday and is important for building relationships, fostering teamwork, and demonstrating company loyalty.

However, excessive drinking, coupled with grueling 13-hour workdays, has led to the phenomenon of inebriated salarymen.
These images shed light on the challenges some people face due to this excessive drinking.

Despite the difficulties, this tradition remains a significant aspect of Japanese business culture.

Why does companies where alcohol abuse becomes a culture will pressure others to join their unhealthy lifestyle?

no other healthy activities other than taking drugs?

Just to share used to work at end user. The amount of invite for drinking session from my vendor was insane. Atleast 2 times a week minimum diff vendor will invite for drinks

Some day we drink per person 12 pint of beer or 2 bottle of liquor

It went on for months and I put an end to it as I realise I will die sooner than later

Hard to stop since it was good time but turn to sports and exercise as my form of pleasure after Covid

Now ayam alcahol free for 5 years and auto decline any invite from any vendor
Alcahol kills

How you pull back, after awhile it become habit bit tough right?

Try to download this book from libgen. If ktards can read, they would be more aware by now. It shares how some people just have addictive personality too.