Japan: opinion on men engaging in housework and childcare in Tokyo 2021

Around 54.2 percent men and 75.2 percent of women in Tokyo were in favor of men's engagement in the housework and childcare, according to a survey conducted in June 2021. Only 0.8 percent of male respondents and 0.3 percent of female respondents were not in favor of men participating in the household.

Opinion among Tokyo residents on men's participation in housework and childcare in Japan as of June 2021

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Release date

November 2021

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Region

Japan

Survey time period

June 10 to 18, 2021

Number of respondents

5,000*

Age group

18-69 years

Special properties

among residents of Tokyo Metropolis; single answer format

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

*2,500 male and 2,500 female respondents, including 1,000 women and 1,000 men with pre-school age children who live with their spouse.

Original question: "Please select the answer that is closest to your opinion about men's participation in housework and childcare. (Please select one)."

Tokyo metropolis is one of the 47 prefectures in Japan. It consists of 23 special wards and 39 other municipalities, including 26 cities, five towns, and eight villages.

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