i work for an engineering firm here in JP. Work is 'work' for them. If you're not doing anything, at least, pretend to be engrossed at something work-related. Rarely do I hear them talk about trivial matters (like showbiz or something) or see them checking their mobile phones during office hours. They're very-disciplined and punctual. Our trash in the office is super-segrgeated (for the lack of a better term). Caps of bottled drinks must be taken off and disposed separately, cardboard separated from paper, etc. If there's average tremor, they resume work unless it comes to a point intolerable. They don't panic!
Also, i highly commend their respect towards elders regardless of status.
Lastly, JP customer-service is the best!