Japanese womenĪ growing number of young women are remaining unmarried in Japan today, a development often viewed as a rebellion against the traditional confines of women's restrictive roles as wives and mothers. Many parents also see this as an investment in their future, as the children will be more obliged to take care of their parents in their old age (in Japan, it is traditional that children care for their elderly and disabled parents). The additional expenses for the parents due to the additional household member are usually small, as the fixed costs such as rent must be paid regardless, and the additional cost for food and other consumables is sometimes negligible.
Parents also enjoy the company and the social interaction and try to maintain the relationship. Many parents want to protect their children and offer them the best possible start in life. The parents, for their part, often enjoy living with their children. Many children wish to live with their parents until they marry. This situation allows the children to live in considerable comfort, and while many save money, others spend all their income on luxury items, traveling, and other non-essential expenses.
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