How Are Office Chairs Placed in Japan

In Japan, reclining the backrest of an office chair is usually achieved by operating the adjustment components, and some specially designed chairs can freely extend, retract, and adjust the backrest angle.

How to Recline the Backrest of a Regular Japanese Office Chair

1. Locate the Adjustment Button or Lever
   The adjustment components of regular Japanese office chairs are generally located in fixed positions, usually on the side of the seat near the connection with the backrest or beneath the seat. They come in various forms, such as round knobs, levers, or push-button types. Some high-end office chairs also have adjustment keys on the armrests for easier operation. For example, some Japanese office chairs have a push-button beneath the seat that users can easily find.
2. Operate the Adjustment Component
   If the adjustment component is a lever or button, the user needs to pull it up or press it down while leaning back. At this point, the backrest will tilt backward due to gravity or manual angle adjustment. If the adjustment component is a knob, the operation is different. The user needs to rotate the knob clockwise or counterclockwise, and some knobs need to be pulled up to unlock before rotation. For instance, the knobs on some Japanese office chairs need to be pulled up first to unlock, then rotated to the desired angle, and finally released to lock.
3. Confirm Locking
   After adjusting the backrest angle, the user needs to confirm whether it is locked successfully. Gently push the backrest; if it does not slide, it means it is locked successfully, and the user can then use the reclined office chair with peace of mind.

Specially Designed Japanese Office Chairs

There is a desk design in Japan called KAKUREYA, and its chair has unique features. The chair is equipped with two slide rails underneath, allowing it to freely extend and retract. Users can adjust the distance between the chair and the desk according to their needs. At the same time, the backrest angle can also be freely adjusted. Users can set the backrest to the most suitable position based on their sitting posture habits and comfort level, providing a more flexible and personalized user experience.