In Japan, trains are operated according to schedules set in minutes. If a train gets delayed, the railway company will issue a certificate of delay at the station. Japan is very strict about punctuality.
In Japan, it is customary to strictly observe assemble times and start time. Delays tend to be viewed as critical "mistakes" that greatly reduce the reputation of students or employees in schools and society.
In the case of NARO, the regular work hours range from 8:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. The lunch break is from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Flexible working time systems are also being introduced in Japan including at NARO. Employees must notify their supervisors and get approval in advance when they come to the office after the prescribed time or leave the office before the prescribed time. Most stores and restaurants, not limited to companies, strictly adhere to opening and closing times.
Deadlines for submissions are also strict in companies and schools. After the deadline, documents or applications are invalidated and are unaccepted usually.
