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These days in Japan, more and more husbands are choosing to keep house instead of their wives. They take care of their children and do the housework while their wives work outside the home. Such a trend had already begun in the 1990's, and now it is increasing in many advanced countries including Japan.
These house husbands are not only doing house jobs well but also enjoying them. One house husband says, "Actually, I prefer the housework to my previous career. Now I'm happy I quit my job as an accountant. I can support my wife, who is an advertising executive."
As gender roles become equal in Japanese society, the number of house husbands is likely to go on increasing. At the same time, more and more women are following their career goals and taking up important positions in companies and government agencies. In such cases, the people who support these women will be an important part of their success.