Do it at home too, women tell Japanese fans who cleaned World Cup stadium
Summary
Japanese football fans are praised for cleaning up stadiums after World Cup matches, but some people criticize Japanese men for doing little housework at home. Data shows Japanese men spend much less time on chores compared to women, especially in families with young children.Key Facts
- Japanese football fans often clean stadiums after matches and are known for this habit.
- Some social media users point out that Japanese men clean in public but do less housework at home.
- A popular social media post contrasts a man picking up trash at a stadium with him relaxing at home while his wife does chores.
- OECD data from 2021 shows Japanese women spend over 3 hours daily on unpaid work, while men spend about 47 minutes.
- In families with children under six, women spend over 7 hours a day on chores; men spend less than 2 hours.
- Some people criticize Japanese fans for cleaning abroad but say Japan’s public spaces often have trash after big events.
- The stadium cleanup habit has influenced fans from other countries, like Portugal, who have also started picking up trash after games.
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