Tokyo: A Japanese woman’s shocking revelation about her husband’s affairs with 520 women, including adult film actresses and call girls, has sent ripples across social media, igniting debates on infidelity and trust in modern relationships.
The wife, identified only as Yumi in local reports, uncovered her husband’s staggering secret after stumbling upon a meticulously kept diary detailing his encounters over a decade.
Yumi, a 38-year-old homemaker, shared her story on a popular Japanese talk show, recounting how her 42-year-old husband, a corporate executive, maintained a double life.
The diary, hidden in their Tokyo apartment, listed names, dates, and even expenses, revealing a web of liaisons that spanned hostess bars, dating apps, and illicit meetups.
The couple, married for 12 years with two children, now faces an uncertain future as Yumi contemplates divorce.
The revelation has sparked a frenzy on platforms like X, with users divided — some sympathising with Yumi’s betrayal, others decrying the public airing of private matters.
Relationship experts in Japan have flagged the case as reflective of growing marital strains in a society balancing tradition with modern temptations. Counsellors note that financial stress and long working hours often erode intimacy, though few cases match this scale of deceit.
Yumi’s courage in exposing her husband’s actions has resonated widely, prompting calls for greater transparency in relationships.
As Japan grapples with evolving gender dynamics, her story underscores the personal toll of hidden betrayals.A