Japanese men clean stadiums but not homes, women say

After the World Cup soccer games in Qatar, something special happened. Japanese fans cleaned the stadium after the match. They picked up trash and made the place very clean. People around the world said this was wonderful.

But now, some Japanese women have a different opinion. They say the situation is not fair. Many of these men do not clean at home. Their wives do all the housework. The wives cook. They clean the house. They wash clothes. The men do very little at home.

So these women are asking a question. Why do men help in public? Why do they clean the stadium? But they do not help their wives at home?

This is called a "double standard." A double standard means you have two different rules. One rule is for public places. Another rule is for home.

Many people in Japan are now talking about this problem. They say family work is also important. Cleaning the house is important work. Cooking meals is important work. Men should help more at home.

Some men agree with this idea. They want to help their families more. But other people say change is slow. Old ideas about men and women are very strong in Japan.

This story shows us something important. We can be kind and clean in public. But we must also be kind and helpful at home. Fairness starts with family.

Inspired by reporting from BBC News.