Japan's salarymen aim to be cool dads

China Daily | Updated: 2007-01-16 07:37

Their role models are Johnny Depp and Brad Pitt fashionable fathers who treasure time with their kids.

More and more Japanese men are aiming to join the ranks of the "Cool Dads", in sharp contrast to their own fathers who were known for their "work-till-you-drop" and "leave the kids to the wife" lifestyles.

Japanese men are being urged to follow the example of 'cool dads' like Brad Pitt. File

Magazines have sprung up to guide them on everything from "Child-rearing, the Male Way" to "How to Become a Beloved Dad", reflecting the trendiness of being a hands-on parent.

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