A Tokyo Hotel Offers Crying Rooms, and I’m All In!

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I stumbled upon the concept of crying rooms last night, and honestly, it piqued my interest. At first glance, it seemed a bit out there, but then it hit me—there have been so many times in my life when a space dedicated to just crying would have been a lifesaver.

The Mitsui Garden Yotsuya hotel in Tokyo has introduced 12 crying rooms, exclusively for women. I can’t help but think that this might be a bit unfair, and maybe even a questionable business move. These rooms come equipped with cozy sheets, tissues as soft as cashmere, warm eye masks, makeup remover, and a selection of tear-jerker films tailored to provoke those heartfelt sobs. Count me in!

A few years back, my friend Sarah faced an incredibly tough time when her mom was diagnosed with aggressive cancer. For nine long months, she watched her mom deteriorate until she was gone. Since Sarah lived on another coast, each visit was a juggling act, balancing her family, work, and constant phone calls with her siblings as they navigated that painful journey together. It was an arduous year, and the grief hit even harder after her mom passed.

During that time, Sarah didn’t have a private space to let her emotions flow. Instead, she found herself stealing moments to cry, often in places where she felt unsafe to openly express her sorrow. Whether it was in her office with the door closed or silently on the train, she felt the weight of her grief without a designated place to truly let go. While her little ones understood she was going through something, she didn’t want to burden them with her raw emotions. And as supportive as her husband was, he too struggled to process the depth of her sadness.

A crying room, with its comforting sheets and soft tissues, would have provided Sarah with the perfect sanctuary to release all that pent-up emotion. I can imagine her husband would have happily taken care of the kids for a night, allowing her to indulge in some much-needed catharsis. Sure, flying to Tokyo might be a stretch, but if such a service were available at home for around $85, she’d be all for it. She even has some specific movies in mind that would really hit the spot, definitely not Forrest Gump (one of the hotel’s options)!

Here are a few she’d consider: Terms of Endearment, Ordinary People, Life Is Beautiful, and even the entire run of Parenthood. So yes, the idea of a crying room sounds absolutely amazing to me!

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In summary, the concept of crying rooms is not just a quirky idea; it represents a genuine need for a safe space to process grief and emotions. It’s a reminder that sometimes, we all just need a little room to cry.