The diagram compares the layout of a typical American office and a Japanese office.
Overall, the American office is divided into several separate rooms for different functions, whereas the Japanese office features an open-plan design with large shared tables. Another noticeable difference is that the American office appears to have windows on both sides, while the Japanese office has fewer windows positioned mainly at the top.
In the Japanese office, two large tables are placed in the center of the room, each surrounded by several chairs arranged on both sides, allowing employees to sit facing each other. At the top of the layout, the department manager is positioned centrally, while two section managers are located slightly below, each supervising a group of workers. Windows are situated behind the department manager, providing natural light from one side.
By contrast, the American office is more compartmentalized. On the left-hand side, there are several functional rooms, including a copier room, a storage area, and two conference rooms arranged from top to bottom. In the middle of the office, individual desks and chairs are organized into two columns. Meanwhile, the right-hand side is divided into three separate offices for two section managers and a department manager, with the latter occupying the largest space. Windows are located along both the eastern and western sides of the office.