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Originally Posted by Traece
One question that immediately popped into mind is the Japanese mindset.
Perhaps I'm mistaken, but isn't an understanding of household skills like sewing and cooking an expectation? A man is expected to be able to keep his own outfits neat just as much as any woman is, no? Even in the military that's an expectation. Hell, they make you buy a sewing kit in the Air Force. Yet in a society where I would expect males sewing to be completely commonplace for basic tasks, Jun is made fun of for putting it to simple practice. Even before the dress, they make fun of him for sewing basic stuff.
Am I missing something here, or possibly I'm mistaken about the culture?
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This is a generalization, but work/life balance remains a significant challenge in Japan. Consequently, traditional attitudes regarding household roles die hard. Men learning to cook is beginning to pick up, but from what I understand, it's more of an activity for retirees than a salaryman.
As an example, a friend of mine recently married in Japan, and his wife does all the cooking and cleaning.