I have heard of this being the case in the past, but is that still true now? Back in the day people would stay at the same company in other countries too, it wasn't just a Japanese things. But things have changed drastically, and from what I hear, some people say that as a young person staying...
Uncle Abe is reaching out from the heavens, causing storms, stopping trains, and overfilling hotels, just to give this absolute dolt a chance to finally make a proper move. Don't waste it, the birth rates are at stake!