Why Can Every Japanese Man Sew a Button and Cook Curry?

Japanese kids love “Chori-jishu” (Cooking Practice). They wear white aprons and bandanas, divide into groups, and make dishes like curry rice, miso soup, or vegetable stir-fry. They learn everything from peeling potatoes to washing dishes properly. This is why even Japanese businessmen usually know the basics of cooking.

You will also be shocked to see Japanese boys using sewing machines skillfully. In school, they must make their own tote bags or backpack covers. While they might forget the skills as adults, the concept that “domestic work is for everyone” is planted in their brains from a young age.