Woman tries ‘rent a dad’ in Japan: ‘For the first time I kind of felt like a daughter, and saying goodbye was harder than I expected’
- Posted on August 9, 2026
- By The Times of India
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In brief
A woman explores Japan's unique 'rent a dad' service, discovering an unexpected emotional connection with a hired father figure. Through this unconventional experience, she confronts feelings of family longing and belonging, ultimately realizing how profoundly the temporary relationship impacted her. The service highlights Japan's creative solutions to social isolation and the human need for parental connection in modern society.
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Woman tries ‘rent a dad’ in Japan: ‘For the first time I kind of felt like a daughter, and saying goodbye was harder than I expected’
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