{"id":5631,"date":"2024-12-30T08:43:28","date_gmt":"2024-12-30T08:43:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/?p=5631"},"modified":"2024-12-30T08:43:31","modified_gmt":"2024-12-30T08:43:31","slug":"the-separate-sleeping-habit-of-married-couples-in-japan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scenicwhispers.com\/archives\/5631","title":{"rendered":"The Separate Sleeping Habit of Married Couples in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class='\"entry-header' entry-header-01>\n<h2 class='\"entry-subtitle' g1-gamma g1-gamma-3rd>Discover why many married couples in Japan choose separate sleeping, exploring cultural, psychological, and practical reasons.\n</h2><p class='\"g1-meta' g1-meta-m entry-meta entry-meta-m>\n\n</p><div class='\"g1-content-narrow' g1-typography-xl entry-content>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>In Japan, it\u2019s not uncommon to see married couples sleeping in separate beds.\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>This practice,<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'> while surprising to some, reflects deep-rooted cultural and social beliefs.\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>The trend of separate sleeping arrangements can\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>be traced<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>\u00a0back to traditional Japanese homes, which often lack sufficient space. This scarcity has led many couples to adapt\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>by<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>\u00a0using futons that\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>can be easily stored<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'> during the day.\n<div class='\"code-block' code-block-15>\n<div class='\"cnx-ad-container' cnx-full-height>\n<div id='\"cnx_bid_slot_317aaeaa-b9b5-448b-a41e-90cfa8f36373\"' class='\"cnx-ad-bid-slot' cnx-ad-bid-slot-id-d84a4766-cfeb-419d-a4f1-98ea62f1088e aria-hidden='\"true\"'>\n<div class='\"cnx-ad-slot\"'>\n<div id='\"cnx-ad-slot-2c8710f3-522f-48c5-9666-e7caddbb81d9\"' class='\"cnx-ad-slot' cnx-ad-slot-video-type>\n\n\n<div id='\"cnx_bid_slot_97e2831f-fdd1-408f-bfb4-229d59418728\"' class='\"cnx-ad-bid-slot' cnx-ad-bid-slot-id-1c648252-1e9e-408e-bb96-e82685b249c3 aria-hidden='\"true\"'>\n<div class='\"cnx-ad-slot\"'>\n<div id='\"cnx-ad-slot-6f1e4cf2-8c1f-4d4e-a731-02b106b83f47\"' class='\"cnx-ad-slot' cnx-ad-slot-video-type>\n\n\n\n\n<figure id='\"attachment_37974\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-37974\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-37974 entered lazyloaded src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/clay-banks-vFXMsnuOMTg-unsplash.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Separate' sleeping width='\"640\"' height='\"427\"' data-lazy-src='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/clay-banks-vFXMsnuOMTg-unsplash.jpg\"' data-ll-status='\"loaded\"'>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>Beyond space constraints, separate sleeping can also stem from individual comfort\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>preferences<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>. Many people find it easier to get a good night\u2019s rest without the disturbances of a partner\u2019s movements or snoring.\n<div class='\"code-block' code-block-17>\n<p>&nbsp;\n</p><div id='\"aswift_3_host\"'>\n<p>&nbsp;\n\n</p><p><span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>Psychologically, separate sleeping may help maintain a sense of individuality within the marriage. This independence can foster a healthier relationship, allowing partners to feel more like themselves.\n<figure id='\"attachment_37976\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-37976\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-37976 entered lazyloaded src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/andrew-leu-LZV8qtGyYgg-unsplash.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"Separate' sleeping width='\"640\"' height='\"427\"' data-lazy-src='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/andrew-leu-LZV8qtGyYgg-unsplash.jpg\"' data-ll-status='\"loaded\"'><figcaption id='\"caption-attachment-37976\"' class='\"wp-caption-text\"'>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>Moreover,\u00a0<strong><span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>the practice of<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>\u00a0sleeping apart<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>\u00a0can also\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>be linked<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>\u00a0to the stresses of modern life. With long working hours and demanding schedules, couples may prioritize sleep quality, even if it means being apart at night.\n<div class='\"code-block' code-block-18>\n<p>&nbsp;\n</p><div id='\"aswift_5_host\"'>\n<p>&nbsp;\n\n</p><p><span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>Interestingly, this separation does not necessarily indicate marital discord. Many couples in Japan report satisfaction in their relationships despite sleeping in different beds.\n<figure id='\"attachment_37975\"' class='\"wp-caption' aligncenter aria-describedby='\"caption-attachment-37975\"'><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"size-full' wp-image-37975 entered lazyloaded src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/clay-banks-JCIMLvIrZJI-unsplash.jpg%5C%22" alt='\"\"' width='\"640\"' height='\"427\"' data-lazy-src='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/clay-banks-JCIMLvIrZJI-unsplash.jpg\"' data-ll-status='\"loaded\"'>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>Ultimately, the choice to sleep apart can\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>be seen<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>\u00a0as a practical solution that accommodates both personal comfort and the cultural landscape of modern Japan.\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover why many married couples in Japan choose separate sleeping, exploring cultural, psychological, and practical reasons. 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