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 h

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.