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The Labour Force Survey "Basic Tabulation" and "Detailed Tabulation".

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The total number of hours during the survey period when an employee actually worked. Neither paid nor unpaid break periods are included. However, rest periods for mine workers in the mining industry and waiting periods for workers in the transportation industry are included.Night duty not connected with actual duties is not included.
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For 2011, data do not include Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima.
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Jobs covered are all jobs and the hours worked are actual hours.
JapanData source(s) used

The Labour Force Survey "Basic Tabulation" and "Detailed Tabulation".

Variables collected

The total number of hours during the survey period when an employee actually worked. Neither paid nor unpaid break periods are included. However, rest periods for mine workers in the mining industry and waiting periods for workers in the transportation industry are included.Night duty not connected with actual duties is not included.

Statistical population
For 2011, data do not include Iwate, Miyagi, and Fukushima.
Key statistical concept
Jobs covered are all jobs and the hours worked are actual hours.