A Japanese woman who was nine months pregnant and prepared 30 days worth of dinners for her husband before going into labour has triggered a backlash against him on social media in Japan and China. The controversy began when the woman shared on X that she had prepared the meals in advance of her due date on May 21, as she would be returning to her parents’ home for post-partum recovery. She was concerned about her husband eating well while she was away, so she thoughtfully cooked one month’s worth of nutritious dinners and put them in the freezer for him.
The wife’s loving gesture led to an outpouring of online criticism towards the husband. Some commenters praised her diligence but reminded her that men should have basic household skills. Others were more direct: “What kind of husband allows his heavily pregnant wife to prepare a month’s worth of dinners? Does he usually do nothing at home? Isn’t it just spoiling him?” one person said.
“Is your husband an junior school kid? Can he not prepare his own meals?” another asked. Several online observers expressed frustration, pointing out that such “dutiful wives” contribute to a culture that cultivates immature, domestically incapable men. The wife said she prepared the dinners because her husband comes home very late from work, and that he had always been very supportive and understanding during her pregnancy.
This incident struck a chord not only in Japan but also on social media in China. “How pitiful s.
