More Japanese men relish joy of homemaking

More Japanese men relish joy of homemaking

TOKYO, Japan - Takatoshi Miyauchi, a 31-year-old househusband in Tokyo, prepares a meal while looking after his younger daughter on Jan. 19, 2011. As the public perceptions of traditional gender roles shift, more and more Japanese men have become willing to take on homemaking, while some are trying to start their lives anew at home after having been burned out by excessively demanding jobs. (Kyodo)

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