Friday marks International Men's Day, which focuses on gender equality and gender roles through the eyes of men.

While women's issues remain key in considerations around gender equality, experts point out that men can also feel frustrated due to stereotypical expectations from society and that this is often overlooked.

While women can go through a phase of juggling work and domestic responsibilities after giving birth to a child, men also face societal expectations to be the family breadwinner and endure long hours at work, says Toshiyuki Tanaka, an associate professor of men's studies at Taisho University.