Working from home has been challenging for a number of reasons this year, with one online meeting after another replacing face-to-face conversations on an almost daily basis.
Compounding the problem is the size of living spaces in Japan, which are by and large too small to incorporate work spaces.
According to a survey conducted by MyNavi, 64% of respondents said they utilized their living rooms for online meetings, while their partners worked close by on a kitchen table. Interestingly, 1.8% of respondents said they participated in online meetings from the privacy of their toilets, where it's generally quiet and secluded. Throw in an appropriate backdrop and who's to know?