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This isn't limited merely to Japan - just about everyone I know who's retired (either per force (eg due to injury or aging-out of their job), or by choice) HAS

• alistairSH 5y ago
  But the Japanese syndrome is about the spouse of the retiree, not the retiree himself. I saw this with my parents - mom retired a few years before dad. When he eventually retired, he drove her nuts for a while. After 9 months or so, they found a new rhythm. But I agree - the retiree needs a hobby for their own sanity. My parents took up nature photography. My father-in-law got serious about bowling.
  • warrenm 5y ago
    It affects the spouse, too - you get used to one way of living (eg - spouse is gone from the house 50-60h per week), and when that suddenly changes ... it takes serious adjustment by all parties