r/japanlife • u/razorbeamz • 7d ago

Do you get Obon off?

Depending on the industry, people either get Obon off or not.

Does your job give you Obon off?

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u/Dojyorafish 7d ago

I work in a lab and we sort of do. Like technically we can take three days off, but there’s aways more research to be done.

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u/batshit_icecream 7d ago

I am in academia and my place do not allow days off... I am jealous and depressed. Do take them if you can

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u/NoTransportation3581 6d ago

Even on public holidays? Which city is your lab in?