Nozomi Tsujii shares chaotic boy‑mom stories on Japanese TV show

Japanese TV variety program "Ueda to Onna ga Hoeru Yoru" aired on August 5 on Nippon TV, featuring talent Nozomi Tsujii and other celebrity mothers of boys. Tsujii recounted how her three sons often caused trouble, describing incidents such as her eldest climbing a wall and leaving it riddled with holes, frequent school phone calls about property damage, and the habit of stockpiling candy to apologize to teachers.

The episode also included comments from other guests, including Anna Tsuchiya and Ayumi Shigemori, who shared similar anecdotes. While the studio audience laughed, some viewers on social media criticized the segment for reinforcing gender stereotypes, arguing that "boys aren't all the same" and urging a more gender‑neutral approach.

The show’s producers noted that a related program, "Ueda to Onna ga DEEP ni Hoeru Yoru," focuses on gender‑less themes and has been positively received, highlighting the ongoing debate over how such topics are presented on Japanese television.