Archive · 14 Jan 2026
IIT Graduate Shares Work Culture Differences in Japan
An Indian woman who graduated from IIT Hyderabad and now works as a project manager in Japan shared a video about the differences in work culture between India and Japan.
She mentioned that in Japan, she can switch off her laptop and not respond to work after hours, unlike her friends in India who often work at odd times.
She also talked about the cost of living in Tokyo, saying that around Rs 1.5 lakh (264,279 yen) per month is enough if you share accommodation with friends.
The video has gone viral, with people debating the amount of money needed to live comfortably in Tokyo.
Some users agreed with her, while others felt that the amount might not be sufficient considering the rising prices.
An IIT Hyderabad graduate working in Japan highlighted the difference in work culture between India and Japan.
She mentioned that in Japan, she can switch off her laptop and not respond to work after hours, unlike her friends in India who often work at odd hours.
She estimated that around Rs 1.5 lakh (264,279 yen) per month is enough to live comfortably in Tokyo if sharing accommodation.
The video has garnered nearly 70,000 views, with mixed reactions from social media users.
Experts note that Japan's work culture has long been characterized by disciplined schedules and clear boundaries between work and personal life for many companies.
- Who
- Lakshmi Sravya, an IIT Hyderabad graduate and project manager at Rakuten
- What
- Highlighted differences in work culture and living expenses between India and Japan
- When
- Recently, as indicated by the viral video
- Where
- Tokyo, Japan
- Why
- To share her experiences and the cost of living in Japan
- Name
- Lakshmi Sravya
- Education
- IIT Hyderabad graduate
- Current Job
- Project Manager at Rakuten
- Work Culture Difference
- Can switch off after work hours
- Cost of Living in Tokyo
- Around Rs 1.5 lakh (264,279 yen) per month for shared accommodation
- Video Views
- Nearly 70,000 views
Sources
IIT Hyderabad Graduate Reveals Work Culture Difference In India And Japan: 'Can Switch Off Here'
IIT Hyderabad graduate goes viral with work culture comparison between India and Japan: ‘I just switch off my laptop’
What It's Like Working In Japan: IITian Shares Real Experience
Indian Teacher In Japan Praises Work Culture: Says Overtime Is Paid, Not Forced
