Re: RE: [sumo] Asashouryuu AWOL

[Jezz <jejima@gmail.com>]

When I used to work in Japan as a Junior High School teacher, I also
had to ask 'permission' to go on holiday (even within Japan) from my
principal.  It was a kind of annoying formality, but I was explained
that it was for *my* benefit.  If something happened etc, they would
be able to help....  (I also have to fill out a form here in Hong Kong
whenever I leave the ?country? for a similar reason).

I *think* that this is a general thing for all places of work in
Japan, and I guess that heyas are no different.

Could this then be the reason that Asashoryu was expected to ask
permission to go on holiday?  Surely, (as a common courtesy), at the
very least, he should have mentioned that he was leaving to his
oyakata?  ;-)

Jejima

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