Japanese men declare ’Wives Day’ to show they care
(Reuters)

31 January 2006

TOKYO - A group of Japanese men hoping to encourage the nation’s legions of workaholic husbands to head home early and show their wives some appreciation have proclaimed Tuesday “Beloved Wives Day”.

The group, which calls itself the “Japan Doting Husbands Association”, urged men to get home by 8 p.m. and say thanks to their wives for all they do.

“Many men can’t put their feelings of gratitude towards their wives into words. Work is number one for them,” the non-profit group says on its Website, http://www.aisaika.org

Japan’s divorce rate has risen steadily over the years. In 2004, more than 1 in 3 ended in divorce.

The group urges men to improve the marital mood through five ”golden rules” including going home early, calling wives by their given name and looking them in the eyes when talking.

Many Japanese husbands call their wives “you” rather than addressing them by name, or in some cases merely grunt.

The group’s homepage includes a column where husbands can write down feelings they are too shy to say out loud.

“I’m sorry I had a car accident. I’m sorry I’m away so much on business trips. I’m sorry I end up sleeping at the office so often,” said one from a man in Kanagawa, near to Tokyo.

“Thank you for loving me just the same.”

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really? i thought women liked being called cute things like 'hon' and 'dear'...


lol! who doesn't look at someone when they talk? >__>

anyways. cool holiday.

LOL good news for once. i think...

I guess ’Wives Day’ is going to be a national holiday in Japan

i think it's a good idea. the name 'wives day' is funny.

for kim: good news for once.

damn, it's only going to be a holiday in Japan? how bout North America?

rotfl. grrr..rowl..come here you