The video follows a day in the life of Kento, a 27-year-old Japanese casino worker who works as a pachinko parlor hall manager at Maruhan, one of the largest casino entertainment companies in Japan. The video showcases Kento's daily routine, from waking up and getting ready for work to performing his tasks and responsibilities at the casino, including ensuring the pachinko machines are working properly, providing customer service, and reviewing security footage. The video also highlights the unique aspects of Japanese work culture, such as the emphasis on customer service, the importance of morning meetings, and the tradition of nomikai, or group drinking sessions, after work.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Kento is a 27-year-old Japanese casino worker living in Tokyo.
2. Kento's commute to work takes around 15 minutes by train.
3. He lives in a relatively less crowded area with some shops and restaurants near the station.
4. Kento's workplace is located near Shinjuku station, the world's busiest train station.
5. Kento works at Maruhan, one of the largest casino entertainment companies in Japan.
6. Maruhan has 60 years of history and over 23,000 employees.
7. Pachinko is a type of mechanical ball game that is an integral part of Japanese culture.
8. Pachinko accounts for 1/3 of the Japanese entertainment and leisure market.
9. Kento's job requires him to change into a uniform when he arrives at work.
10. Kento's company dry cleans all workers' shirts at the end of each day.
11. Kento's lunch breaks are only 30 minutes long.
12. He usually eats convenience store food in the office to save time.
13. Kento's job involves verifying the daily record of events from the previous shift.
14. Kento must evaluate the floor staff periodically to maintain superior customer service.
15. Maruhan's system can register customers who steal via face-recognition technology.
16. In Japan, drinking at dinner with a group of people is called nomikai.
17. Nomikais are an important part of work culture in Japan, helping to create a stronger bond at the workplace.
18. Kento's workplace starts the day with a morning meeting called chorei.
19. Kento's workplace performs koedashi, a practice of speaking clearly and loudly in proper language, in unison.
20. Japan completely banned indoor smoking in April 2020, except for designated smoking rooms.