Japan has its own ideas about beauty, traditionally it is intertwined with the spiritual, so flawless skin, a pretty white face and red bow lips are not the ultimate dream. A real Japanese beauty is good at composing poetry, writing music, and at the same time working as a model, singer and actress.
In the minds of the Japanese themselves, a girl is cuter the less femininity she has and the more features she has in her figure of a teenage girl. The less prominent the body, the more beautiful it is. Recently, the canons of beauty have been increasingly adjusted to modern standards, but Asian anatomy and the cultural characteristics of eastern countries cannot be compared with anything.
Beauty in Japanese
For a European person, it is difficult to see something attractive in appearance in this Asian nation. Nevertheless, Japanese men and women are very beautiful. Strangely enough, a large head is considered a sign of beauty in this sunny country, which, due to anatomical features, is not small, and a lot of effort is also made to visually enlarge it. This is achieved with large knitted hats, which have no seasonality; they are worn even in warm weather.
Thinness is something that fits the canons of European beauty, and Japanese women are record holders for weight loss. They are able to follow any diet and even fasting. The most beautiful men are pale-faced, thin, with a sad face. Another difference in the appearance of this nation is their surprisingly pale skin, completely uncharacteristic of Asians. The Japanese are naturally dark-skinned, but most of the population tries in every possible way to hide this “defect” with the help of cosmetics and whitening creams. Although there are girls and boys with heavily pigmented faces or suffering from acne.
Sex, shame and self-esteem
Japanese culture is known for its relaxed attitude towards sexual pleasure and display of nudity, but at the same time it places high demands on a person's behavior and status. Anthropologist Ruth Benedict noticed in the middle of the 20th century that the main regulating factor among the Japanese, unlike Europeans, is shame. Mistakes, awkwardness, and manifestations of weakness cause a stronger reaction in the Japanese than in Europeans. The result of strict demands on oneself is often low self-esteem, uncertainty, and self-criticism. The fear of making a mistake makes you wonder: “Should I be doing anything at all?”
The spread of yaramiso is largely due to Japan's internal problems. “The country's economy has been stagnant for the past twelve years,” says Yoko Itamoto, a marketing analyst. — The number of pensioners is growing, and this creates a greater burden on workers. Finding a good job and being able to support a family is becoming increasingly difficult. Income and status are closely related to self-esteem. Only if you are successful and wealthy do you have the right to treat yourself with respect.”
The active penetration of popular culture standards into Japan has led to an even stronger imbalance in the self-esteem of the Japanese: today about 38% of them admit that they are dissatisfied with their appearance 2 . “Incredibly high demands on ourselves, imaginary standards that are extremely difficult to meet, fear that others will find out about our inadequacy - all these problems have created a situation in which many Japanese are simply hesitant to take risks,” explains Shinzdo Sakatsume, “And all this in ultimately affects libido. Sexual apathy is a direct consequence of loss and frustration.”
Crooked legs are not a reason to be upset
Crooked legs are a sign of beauty, grace and innocence. No one is going to consider this a complex; many girls even deliberately try to emphasize the curvature of their legs by clubbing when walking. Here, shuffling while walking is considered absolutely normal. Beautiful Japanese people should have big eyes; they openly dislike Asian eyes and try to make them bigger.
Today, Japanese women are no longer the same as they were several decades ago. Modern metropolitan fashionistas differ little from the beauties of Milan, Moscow or New York. In Tokyo, there are increasingly famous brands that look great on crooked, short legs.
Japanese girls have a special charm and beauty, as we will see later. The culture of this country is developing massively and spreading beyond the archipelago, although not as quickly as Chinese or Korean. A Japanese model is usually a photo model, not a runway model.
WHAT ARE THEY, JAPANESE MEN?
Masaki Nakagawa
founder of the Japanese traditional snack brand Hotaru no Hikari, 41 years old
Sixteen years ago, I moved from the Kansai region to Tokyo to work for a company producing otsumami, traditional alcohol snacks, and it’s been four years since I opened my own brand selling them. Otsumami are looked down upon slightly: they are considered a throwback to bygone times, a cheap snack for older men. It is difficult to stay in this market; its volumes are falling. But I figured out how to create new demand: I package “otsumami” in stylish wrapping and release unusual flavors, which end up being given as souvenirs to friends and colleagues. I wanted to make “otsumami” fashionable and popular, because I have loved fashion since childhood. This has helped me in business: my snacks are bought not by grandfathers, but by girls - 80 percent of them are among the clients!
Many are family businesses where recipes have been perfected over generations, and I really want to represent their products under my brand. To do this, I travel around Japan, knock on doors, talk about myself, and watch the cooking process. Previously, when I could only sell small volumes, I would order a batch of 60 packages of this or that snack, and they looked at me like I was crazy, because usually “otsumami” makes 2000-3000 packages. But when I explained what I was doing and what I wanted to achieve, they met me halfway - now I am collaborating with thirty enterprises, and, of course, sales volumes have long grown.
My goal is to become the number one snack brand worldwide. There are no children yet, but there is a wife. I knew she was the one when she said: “If you put your mind to work, you will definitely achieve your goal!”
I think Japanese women are highly conscientious and demand a lot from men. My wife is like that too! And Japanese men must be samurai, have a samurai spirit. Compared to men of other nationalities, we are very scrupulous in maintaining business accounts, but, on the other hand, we do not try to penetrate deeply into business, we are cowardly or something. If this is not corrected, then Japan will be left behind, or rather, it is already left behind, for example, China or Singapore, which always directly express their positions and boldly go into battle.
My dream? Sell snacks in France. It is difficult to supply products to the European Union - according to its terms, the import of products consisting of more than 50 percent of ingredients from the importing country is prohibited. Therefore, I would like to set up a plant there and, using Japanese technologies, create snacks that, for example, would be ideal for wine. This is what I would like to do for the rest of my life.
The most beautiful girls in Japan 2021
- In 10th place is Miwa Oshir - fashion model and actress.
- In 9th place is Keiko Kitagawa - actress and fashion model.
- In 8th place is Kana Tsugihara - actress and fashion model.
- In 7th place is Mayuko Iwasa - actress and model.
- In 6th place is Aya Ueto - actress, singer and model.
- In 5th place is Ayumi Hamasaki - singer, model and actress.
- In 4th place is Meisa Kuroki - actress, model, singer.
- In 3rd place is Misaki Ito - actress and fashion model.
- In 2nd place is Nozomi Sasaki - fashion model and actress.
- In 1st place is Kyoko Fukada - actress, model and singer.
Charming and attractive
Yuki Nakama is the embodiment of ideal Japanese beauty. Naturalness, neat cheekbones, lips, almond-shaped eyes. Yuki is a famous actress and singer, she is considered the most beautiful girl in Japan. She is 35 years old, but she is as young and attractive as she was 10 years ago.
Mika Nakashima is a talented actress, musician and a very sweet girl. Mika is the first Japanese woman to receive the title of honorary citizen of the city of Memphis.
Another charming girl, one of the most beautiful in Japan, is Keiko Kitagawa. Her angelic beauty cannot be hidden under 30 years. She is natural, incredibly feminine and has long been an elite model for the Japanese magazine Seventeen.
Today, the maximum experiments a Japanese girl is ready for for the sake of beauty are contact lenses and bleached hair, although we often see pink curls. Health is in the foreground today, and special attention is paid to its strengthening and physical development.
Recently, in the Japanese media you can often find a certain classification of men. This is a fully established system in which representatives of the stronger half of humanity are divided among themselves according to several key characteristics. For example, they may be called “herbivores” or “carnivores,” but such epithets have nothing to do with gastronomic preferences.
Japanese men
The main sign of a “carnivorous” man is his exceptional activity in conquering women’s hearts. They say that this type is especially attractive to young Japanese women, because they consider its representatives reliable and strong.
“Herbivorous” men , on the contrary, are passive in relationships with women. Most of them are content with only friendship, fearing further rapprochement. Many Japanese bachelors who have not yet turned thirty years of age consider themselves “herbivores.”
“Piscivores” are similar to “carnivores”, but are not as aggressive. As a rule, they patiently wait for the moment when the woman herself loves them. In addition, they are distinguished by calmness and intelligence. However, there are several subtypes in this category. Men who think they know everything are called “teriyaki”; too calm - “boiled fish” and so on.
In appearance, “cabbage cabbage men” are very similar to “herbivores”. They do not stand out from the crowd and prefer to dress modestly. But deep inside they have a real “carnivorous” hidden, like a cabbage roll wrapped in a cabbage leaf. The transformation into a “carnivore” occurs with such a man when he meets a woman and decides to invite her for a drink.
“Cream” men can be recognized by their sweet smile, beautiful skin and dark hair (in most cases). They love to work very much. Women are treated with great understanding: they are not indifferent to the feelings of the fairer sex. Such men are able not only to listen carefully, but also to give practical advice. Despite the fact that they seem soft-spoken, you can rely on them in difficult times.
“Scientific” men . Here the name speaks for itself. This type prefers to think logically and rationally. They love outdated jokes. They can be quite cruel. “Scientists” are practically incapable of communicating with other people and do not approve of rumors and gossip. They feel uncomfortable in the company of women. They are absolutely not interested in fashion.
“Beautiful” men are somewhat similar to European metrosexuals. They treat their appearance with great attention and trepidation. Their pride exceeds all conceivable limits. When communicating with others, they are slightly childish and can be capricious and careless. They listen to other people's opinions and consider them extremely important.
“Cultured” men are a kind of elite. In essence, they are classic “bookworms” who prefer serious literature and art-house cinema. When speaking in public they are not able to make much of an impression. They value their individuality above all else. In their world, films, music, literature and various humanities occupy an important place. They will only be happy next to someone who shares their interests and feelings. A classic example of a “cultured” man is Jo Odagiri, who in 2009 directed the film “Cherry Flowers Like People” based on his own script.
“Fashionable” men attach great importance to new trends and rare things. Taking care of their appearance is important to them. They can often be too selfish, sometimes too arrogant. Such men are always aware of the latest fashion trends. They are very fond of various trinkets. They try to acquire new things before everyone else.
Men are “cooks” . Cooking is their main passion. In addition, they love to collect food in boxes (bento). They are quite demanding of themselves and others, prefer not to be in the center of attention, and know how to plan their own and other people’s work well. Typically, they learn to cook to learn more about nutrition and save money. Subsequently, cooking took an important place in their lives; they have a collection of recipes, especially with a lot of bento dishes.
Men who collect bento are called “bento danshi”. An excellent example of a male “cook” is the Japanese actor Mokomichi Hayami, who hosts his own culinary section in one of the TV shows. In addition, several books with recipes came from his pen. Another male “cook” is actor Osamu Mukai. In the drama “Hungry!” he plays the role of a French chef.
The next type of Japanese men are “supporters of outdoor activities.” They love to spend time outdoors. They are strict with themselves, as a rule, they cook well, and they prefer a sporty style in clothes. These are sociable people who cannot live without hiking, boat trips, and trips to the mountains. A striking example is the Japanese actor Eita. In one of his interviews, he said that he has loved nature since childhood, and not so long ago he began to get involved in mountaineering.
"Fans" . For them, there is practically nothing in life except their hobbies. Their own appearance is not important to them, and therefore they do not pay special attention to it. They talk enthusiastically about their hobby, often speaking much faster than others. Naturally, they feel most comfortable in the company of like-minded people. Any contacts with the opposite sex are difficult for them, except in cases where a woman shares their hobbies. The most common among such men are “otakus” - almost obsessive fans of anime and manga.
“Feminine” men . A very popular type in Asia, especially among actors, musicians and other creative personalities. It is often quite difficult to determine their gender based on their appearance, especially if you have never encountered this before. Like girls, they love sweets and all sorts of cute things, cute accessories and other trinkets. Their hobbies are also girly. Such Japanese men are the complete opposite of “carnivores”. Their manners, character, and behavioral characteristics are distinguished by their gentleness.
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Male beauty in a feminine way
To find out who the most beautiful Japanese men are, you need to conduct a survey of the women who know them best, that is, Japanese women. According to the results of the survey, celebrities included in the list of the most attractive guys: Gackt, Yuzuru Hanyu, Haruma Miura.
Male beauty here is determined not by brutality, as in America, not by a golden tan and a snow-white smile, as in Brazil, not by a stylish image and grooming, as in France, and not by strength of body and spirit, as in Russia, but by the quality of skin and height.
So, beautiful Japanese people are above average height, do not smell anything and have white, clean skin. Guys here not only take care of their skin, but also pay attention to the condition of their girlfriend. White skin is considered a symbol of youth, fidelity and innocence.
Men's cosmetic bag
Standards of male beauty, as in China and Korea, are determined by pop culture. She is bright, shocking, “LadyGag”. Therefore, it is difficult to argue who is more beautiful - the Japanese, Chinese or Koreans, they are almost the same.
A men's cosmetic bag weighs no less than a woman's, and no questions arise about this. Mandatory attributes are: mattifying BB cream, eyebrow gel and lip gloss. Men's haircuts are often reminiscent of women's: always creative, neatly styled. Japanese men do not wear a beard and are categorically discouraged. According to European girls, Japanese guys are handsome and even too handsome, some even envy their well-groomed appearance.
The origins of the mysterious Japanese love for “bishounen” (literally “beautiful as a girl”) go back to the Middle Ages. The outstanding commander Manamoto achieved devastating successes and was incredibly beautiful in a feminine way. What can be said about the fact that the key to success in a Japanese person’s career and personal life depends on their beautiful appearance.
What it takes to successfully meet Japanese men
Japanese gentlemen are often pedants, they are firm in their intentions regarding a girl or woman, quickly approach each other, love openness and positive feelings, and at the same time hate sycophancy, lack of faith, do not like pretentious behavior and lack of housekeeping skills. Nowadays it is possible to marry a Japanese man, but not every girl or woman will agree to such a tandem, preferring marriage to the same German.
More often than not, girls want only a variety of life from such relationships; for them, a Japanese man is exotic, and only a small percentage of Russian or Ukrainian girls marry a Japanese man for love.
At the initial stage of dating, the girl registers on an international dating site, preferably a premium one, then during the consideration of the application for the profile, the site moderators provide options for profiles of men from Japan, after which the girl chooses a man and writes him a letter in which she describes herself and her wishes , and tries to start a conversation with the gentleman he likes. In such correspondence or conversations, Japanese men are not verbose. Most often, they communicate in English with their chosen one, drinking sake in their cozy houses. "Konnichiwa" - hello!
A woman should know English perfectly, or partially communicate in Japanese. A very developed country, Japan, attracts the attention of many girls and women from Europe and Slavic countries. Local men, their culture of communication and other features are valued by women; such couples usually get along very quickly, while the girl does not set narrowly selfish goals for herself, but more often seeks the fulfillment of relationships in an eastern country.
Very few girls and women marry a Japanese man in our country; their specific culture and peculiarities of upbringing and communication impose certain specific restrictions on the possibility of communication; pitfalls constantly arise that confuse both residents of different countries. The different cultures of the Japanese and Slavic peoples interfere with communication and mutually beneficial development.
Dating Japanese men online does not necessarily oblige you to get married. Communication on the Internet is only the background to the beginning of a romantic period in the life of a couple. Women in such couples are followers, and the man, as a real breadwinner, takes all the worries and problems upon himself. The difficulty of communicating with the Japanese also lies in their secrecy; only at the stage of personal acquaintance can a woman understand the character of a Japanese man, get to know him in more detail, then he shows his character in everyday situations, in practice.
So, initially during communication, experts recommend that both partners use various advanced tests for character compatibility, ability to communicate, and other examples. At the same time, people learn a lot of new things about their partner, they open up, draw their own conclusions about extending the relationship or abandoning it.
Miwa Akihiro
And now about the most handsome man in the Land of the Rising Sun - Miwa Akihiro. The director, actor, writer, singer and musician has written more than 20 books. He stands out among show business figures not only for his shocking appearance, but also for his political convictions, which he openly expresses at his performances. For many years it has been believed that Miwa Akihiro is the most handsome Japanese man. Photos of this social figure cause many not only delight in beauty, but bewilderment. But such are the standards in this beautiful country.
As a child, Miwa experienced a terrible tragedy - the explosion of an atomic bomb in Nagasaki. Now over 80 years old, he has never hidden the fact that he is a transvestite.
At the age of 11, after watching the film The Boy Soprano, Akihiro wanted to perform on stage and try himself as a singer. In 1952 he moved to Tokyo, where his career as a professional chansonnier began. For his performances, he chose songs from the repertoire of Edith Piaf, Marie Dubas and Yvette Gilbert. Then he didn’t dress in bright clothes or put on provocative makeup; he wore casual boyish clothes.
Programs with Akihiro are extremely popular in Japan - this extraordinary person is always in a good mood and emotional. In addition to everything, this actor and singer is incredibly talented in the art of theater, there is no pretense or falsehood in him. Kind, wise look, energetic speech and pleasant timbre of voice.
Generation of Virgins
“I’ve never had a girlfriend,” admits 41-year-old Takashi Sakai. “It’s not that I’m not at all interested in women, not at all. I admire them. But I just don’t know how to approach them.” Takashi's story is not a curiosity. Difficulty communicating with girls becomes a barrier for many Japanese. Virginity for people like him is not a conscious refusal of sexual relations, but rather uncertainty, brought to the point of fear. “They secretly dream of a romantic relationship, but due to the lack of experience communicating with the opposite sex, their image of a woman is usually very idealized and far from reality,” says Shinzdo Sakatsume, a worker at the White Hands organization, which helps people like Takashi, improve your personal life. The absence of a permanent partner does not always mean a refusal of sexual satisfaction in principle - you can always find erotic materials on the Internet. It turns out to be easier and more accessible than starting a real romance.
The fear of intimacy characteristic of yaramiso is also characteristic of another typically Japanese phenomenon - hikikomori, or voluntary recluse. Hickeys (as they are often called), as a rule, live in their parents' house on their money, do not work, and spend a lot of time on the Internet. Sometimes they don’t leave their room for years and communicate with the outside world only through email or social media accounts. Both are united by a feeling of their own social helplessness.
Winners of the "most beautiful" competition
According to the results of the competition “The Most Handsome Japanese Men 2016”, the winner was Yamagishi Masaya (23 years old), originally from Chigasaki, Kanagawa. Professional athlete and water gymnastics coach.
Other prizes were taken by:
- Shizaki Hirohito / Sazaki Hirohito (22 years old);
- Nagata Shoon (18 years old);
- Keiichiro Koishi (25 years old).
There is a lot of debate about who is more beautiful - the Japanese, Koreans or Chinese. Most of the female population considers the Japanese more attractive. Although it is difficult to talk about a nation like that, because each has beautiful and not so beautiful ones, but each is unique and inimitable in its own way.
The symbol of beauty in Japan is the wild cherry or sakura. She personifies the youth of human life. In bloom, sakura is amazing, no one argues, let’s also not argue about the beauty of the people of this country, but let’s just enjoy it.
