Day in the life of a Japanese mechanic

[GON]

Interesting video of an Isuzu mechanic in Japan.

Video starts out with the mechanic waking up in his apartment. He next reports to work, takes a breathalyzer, takes his temperature, changes into his uniform, and then does calisthenics with the entire shop.

Fascinating look at Japanese blue collar worker culture.

 

[GON]

And if you found the above video interesting- here is a female Toyota car repair worker.

 

[LazyDog]

Very interesting, thanks for posting it.

 

[researcher]

That is definitely a cool video, shows you exactly what it's like in another part of the world.. Always nice to get a different perspective! thanks @GON for posting this!

 

[joekingcorvette]

Great video. In case you need a replacement engine they have one right there ready to install. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Kira]

Yes, very interesting.
We watch NHK Newsworld -a Japanese made news and cultural highlights show- before Jeopardy just to see different stuff like this.

I wonder if these videos were made to attract young workers to a particular industry.
The main characters and settings are so humanized.

 

[PimTac]

Videos like these are very interesting as they show the normal life and daily routine of people over there.

Bento lunches are the best.

 

[pbm]

The 'breathalyzer' test would probably be challenged in court in America.

 

[ripcord]

The 'breathalyzer' test would probably be challenged in court in America.

So would the calisthenics.

 

[wings&wheels]

Great vid, thanks. I have always found Japan's culture fascinating, always enjoyed my business trips there, despite the tiredness and occasional hangover; typically, we were with very entertaining hosts.

 

[repairman54]

The 'breathalyzer' test would probably be challenged in court in America.

I know a zero-substance tolerance is embraced and in contracts with several unions for their members in the NY Metro area. Makes for better bidding on jobs.

 

[Malo83]

So would the calisthenics.

Not at a WalMart DC., always did calisthenics prior to starting our shift, mainly stretching .

 

[Kira]

I don't think you can challenge any workplace callies.
Drug testing is OK and callies, if part of the program at your workplace, are just that; a condition of employment.
If you don't want to do calies, don't take the job.

 

[Dave9]

I don't think you can challenge any workplace callies.
Drug testing is OK and callies, if part of the program at your workplace, are just that; a condition of employment.
If you don't want to do calies, don't take the job.

If you can substantiate a disability making the exercise a problem, you are exempt from it in the US due to the americans with disabilities act.

 

[supton]

Hmm. Both videos show them driving automatics. And I thought that was America-only?