Men are facing an identity crisis as they struggle with changing gender roles in society. Despite the growing call for men to take parental leave, only 17% of eligible men took it in 2022, in contrast to 80% of women. Japanese men spend significantly less time on chores compared to men in other countries. A survey by Lean in Tokyo revealed that over 60% of Japanese men feel uncomfortable in their workplaces due to pressure to conform to traditional masculine behavior. This pressure contributes to high suicide rates in Japan, where men are twice as likely to commit suicide as women. Initiatives like the suicide hotline run by Mr. Fukushima aim to address this serious issue.
Warnings from the Americans went unheeded, police took too long to respond, and now the Kremlin has found a way to link it to Ukraine. Could this tragedy be used to Vladamir Putin’s advantage? A hotline for Japanese men to discuss their anxieties is an unfortunate indicator of a wider social problem (09:48). And why America’s love for big trucks is hitting a dead end (17:15).
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