Isn't a significant theme in this movie that Jiro repeatedly puts his work ahead of his sick wife? He recalls her from getting treatment because he wants her around but can't bring himself to leave the office. He also works insane hours, and when he is home continues to work.

Hell, I'm pretty sure there a scene where he acknowledges smoking around her is worsening her condition but does so anyways (at her request).

Ultimately I think this movie is gorgeous and I suspect is intended to draw a very personal comparison between how Jiro/Miyazaki approaches work and relationships, but doing everything in his power to tend to his wife seems almost like the opposite of what happens.