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Well, women in Japan were raised to make good wives. What the most recent working generation has discovered is that they can make a great salary, still live at home (though more are moving to single apartments), and do all the things that single girls like to do: go out to eat with friends, go to movies, travel, etc. with their own money, and still have enough for shopping, and other hobbies on the side. All this ends with marriage. A TRADITIONAL Japanese husband wants his wife to stay home, care for the house, raise the children, etc. She would still be able to see friends, but keeping up with the latest trends, shopping for clothes, etc. would all become a thing of the past. It was lose-lose for the young Japanese woman, so she said "Forget it!" Why waste your time learning a career you aren't expected to pursue? Instead they are continuing their career, husband-free, and loving it!