摘要: This paper examines the tanshin funin, Japanese commuter family. As a topic that has received little coverage in academia, this defines and explains unique funin family structure is found Japan. Data were gathered from numerous sources, including interviews conducted Kansai region 2000 2002, as well secondary research been published by scholars media during last two decades. First absence of past discussed, followed historical development factors enable maintain its existence. The purpose to recognize explore Japan, it yet be identified Western academia.