Traditionally, the Bapak in Indonesia undergoes a natural aging process: he works hard, retires, and becomes the sesepuh (elder) who sits on the porch and gives advice. The Japan Bapak does not get this privilege.
Indonesia faces significant waste management challenges. The Japan Bapak often champions the "thrifting" movement or high-quality "slow fashion," standing in opposition to the fast-consumerism prevalent in Indonesian malls. They use the Japanese aesthetic to make environmental consciousness "cool" for the older male demographic. 4. Masculinity and Domestic Roles japan xxx bapak vs menantu mesum