Japanese Man Cleaning Stadium Stands Sparks Debate: Why Some Are Saying "Please Do This at Home"

As the sight of Japanese fans cleaning stadium stands at the World Cup has garnered attention, a critical sentiment has emerged online, with some pointing out that they should "take care of their housework first."

A Japanese netizen posted a message criticizing the "double standard," referring to the male soccer fan who was seen tidying up the stands after a World Cup match.

As the post went viral, a heated debate erupted online regarding the domestic labor performed by Japanese men. In fact, the time spent on housework by Japanese men is among the lowest for men in developed countries.

However, some netizens argued that these symbolic stadium cleaning activities should be encouraged, stating, "This is much better than reports of Japanese people leaving trash behind overseas."

(Reported by Yang Hyun-yi | Video by Ryu Ji-soo | Graphics by Yook Do-hyun | Source: X (@ofootball__, @atsukotamada) | Produced by SBS Digital News)
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