EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 6 MIN
Fathers in Japan struggle with double burden
from In-depth News Features | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News · host NHK WORLD-JAPAN
Men in Japan are grappling with a problem that has traditionally been one for women alone: The struggle to balance work and childcare. New government data shows a record share of fathers are taking paternity leave, and more men are taking on a greater share of housework, too. But deep-rooted stereotypes mean even though dads are more invested at home, they're not getting any let-up at the office. For International Men's Day on November 19, NHK World's Katsumata Chieko took a look at the mounting pressures on Japanese fathers in the modern era.
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