"different attitude towards jobs than in japan" => Yes. In Japan, a company will keep you, even if you don't add much value. You have to have a job. There is a strong relationship between you and your company. You have to dedicate yourself upthere but the company will take care of you.

My explanation is probably not completely accurate (non-native english speaker so it's hard for me to get to the point), but it's important to understand the difference in culture.