I am surprised that you are getting downvoted. How are Japanese women doing outside Japan where they have similar opportunities as men? Given choice, do Japane

I am surprised that you are getting downvoted. How are Japanese women doing outside Japan where they have similar opportunities as men? Given choice, do Japanese women prefer to work outside or stay home? Some data on this question can provide some insight. From personal experience, there is some truth to what you said. My wife is Japanese. We live in US. Once we didn't need two incomes, first thing she did is to quit her $150K job with a major software company. She is much more happier staying home and taking care of household chores. Just today, I asked her if she misses her job, colleagues, and working outside. Her response was resounding No. I haven't seen her more happier, content and stress free until she quit working. We don't even have kids. Even though it is preference of one woman, it makes me wonder if cultural upbringing influences the decision to work or not, more than the availability of opportunity.