What Masculinity Means in Japan (Interview)

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I asked random Japanese people what traits they think are "masculine"
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[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

What's "masculine" to you? Let me know. But there's so much to say about gender roles in Japan. So if you learn more about this topic, you can find a lot of resources in Japanese. So if you want to learn Japanese with me, I can send you some Japanese lessons where I teach you the kind of Japanese that Japanese people actually speak. Click here and subscribe bit.ly/3nsJ4AU

[@jerbylagueras3696]

helloowww

[@sakibnishan1962]

muscles

[@jojojroeb7417]

I was surprised some said hairy men with money. lol

[@stefaniehase2448]

Protective and reliable.

[@jasonenns5076]

What makes a man masculine is his wife and his family, providing is very masculine. Confidence is masculine, and Responsiblity, being a man has both power and responsibility.

[@lilypippili]

Those two guys… you know who I’m talking about lol. Guess they exist in every country 😂

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

People are people lol

[@--ART3MIS--]

yes. they are called TEENAGERS!

[@btnhstillfire]

😂😂

[@riyank5238]

😂 he gave his honest opinion

[@alessandrodaminelli8626]

Lol, I thought so😂

[@gauthamgupta4822]

"They are going to censor this" Yuta: Nope, not at all✌️

[@kurrs177]

Indeed

[@Nonameron]

Yuta (with a smile): "Yes"

[@abbad707]

Gautham Gupta LMAO

[@user-uy8js3rz3t]

Goal: be built like a Joestar.

[@HunterSaddo]

Gotta get that Jonathan Joestar build

[@idanirrd3838]

And do jojo poses

[@yonathanasefaw9001]

@@HunterSaddo Joestar?

[@seppo6559]

@@yonathanasefaw9001 its a manga/anime series called JoJo's Bizzare Adventure written by Hirohiko Araki. Mostly all of the characters are jacked beyond belief.

[@yonathanasefaw9001]

@@seppo6559 I do know JoJo's bizarre adventure I just didn't know Joestar!

[@ammarharithabubakar2551]

4:50 dude in the back seems pretty gentlemanly

[@penguin-tc1cx]

YOOO I JUST REALISED AHAHAHA THANKS

[@susanneyuk-pingpong8705]

@@wh-wjsboka7847 woosh

[@Oceaniac]

WOW HE’S SUCH A MAN ❤️😍🥵

[@greenz3480]

Ammar Harith Abu Bakar I was looking for somebody to mention this 😂

[@Razi98]

Lmfao 🤣

[@EroticInferno]

The guy thinking he’s going to get censored is probably the best part of this video 😂😂

[@fabros9290]

loool actually 😂😂, I feel like he will cringe if watches this tho

[@Otonashi-kun]

Also a very good part was this 4:49 XDD The guys in the back xDD

[@fabros9290]

@@Otonashi-kun i had to watch it over 3 times to see what u were talking about 😂😂

[@rosietales]

@@Otonashi-kun I've noticed it straight away, freaking hilarious

[@xNephilimxXx]

The guy in 1:21 looks like Kazuma Kiryu

[@guidoferri8683]

"They are going to censor this" Yuta: no, I don't think I will

[@spleep2180]

Yuta I think I would want to see a video addressing the situation as to "Which gender is actually happier living in japan?" just to get a deeper view regarding this topic. It's because I've already seen countless videos about gender roles, but I genuinely have no idea which one of em's actually more depressed (Generally speaking, of course).

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

That's a great idea! Thank you for sharing it!

[@kausthita11]

I sometimes wonder how the heck is KZbin free to watch something like this. That's a brilliant idea

[@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y]

@@kausthita11 If you want to pay and you can't do it with Patreon, watch 31 seconds of an ad.

[@kausthita11]

@@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y I am someone who never skips ads 😂 and I forgot he had a patreon, I'll join the patreon next year as I'll start making my own money

[@Thanos-hp1mw]

@@kausthita11 you can pay for premium tho. If you really like youtube or just watch ads.

[@crimsonkatsu5919]

When you hear western people talk about Japanese people it seems like they've never actually met a Japanese person. When you hear these Japanese people talk about Westerners it seems like they've never met a Westerner.

[@sechabatheletsane9784]

Either have probarbly never met with either

[@sicsicksicks2954]

Westerners are completely different from other westerners lol.

[@lpi3]

Yes. Some people in Russia still think that germans want to conquere them. And Russia can "repeat" second world war victory. This makes me sad.

[@kiritsugu5365]

Be a man We must be swift as the coursing river Be a man With all the force of a great typhoon Be a man With all the strength of a raging fire Mysterious as the dark side of the moon

[@almasy87-sayuri]

where are men like him? Plz tell me :p

[@daniel-zh9nj6yn6y]

@@almasy87-sayuri boxing/MMA gyms, maybe.

[@partiallyhydrogen8ed]

@@almasy87-sayuri chinese army

[@lara_spithfire]

- proceeds to go learn the English version properly so I can sing the song in two languages -

[@IamINERT]

@@almasy87-sayuri Ancient Chinese Army To fight the Mongols

[@7jkryu971]

Of course not everybody would grasp the concept of being masculine, but its about how you were taught and how you want to execute it. Side note: lmao the guy behind the girls in 4:51 almost made me spill my tea.

[@GroteskAntichrist]

Lmao I didn’t notice him but it’s so funny thank you for pointing this out😂😂

[@RockEsper]

I love how his friend pushes him

[@nothere3982]

Lmaooo

[@animedgames8107]

"A man that pays right away" 😭😭 Bad beginning 😂

[@Sunglare1]

Reality.

[@Sunglare1]

@@Peachelliver "oppressing women" you mean taking care of them and babying them.

[@animedgames8107]

@@Peachelliver funny

[@deekay13]

It’s the traditional mindset of expecting men to take the lead and take care of the woman.

[@Sunglare1]

@@deekay13 it's not traditional it in a womens DNA. Its called hypergamy. They naturally want a man to take care of them. If they cant get a man to take care of them they get the government to force men to pay.

[@sarahs7517]

4:50 the dude walking by lmao

[@Kaizoushin]

Glad I'm not the only one who saw it lol

[@NeoNeko99]

Being masculine in Japan: agreeing to let Kyuubey turn you into a mahou shoujo and fight witches by night while presenting a KZbin channel by day

[@ThatJapaneseManYuta]

／人◕‿‿◕人＼

[@VsevolodKhusid]

Being a Magical @@ThatJapaneseManYuta is suffering

[@stormveil]

@Vedant Singh kaomoji. Face picture characters. 🤷‍♂️

[@jinhunterslay1638]

That does make me wonder....why does Kyubey target girls in Magika lore? According to his goals, any humans should do, right? I never watch this anime btw

[@asoaso8909]

@@jinhunterslay1638 nope only girls can produce the energy they need to keep the universe alive

[@slyninja4444]

I find it kinda interesting how most men typically think of masculinity in terms of physical appearance, while most women typically think of it in terms of treatment of others.

[@xhdhhdhdhd7136]

As a woman I totally agree. To me a manly man is in the way he behaves and treats others. It has nothing to do with his looks. A man can be skinny or cute looking but acts manly. For me, it is in the way he behaves and carries himself.

[@xhdhhdhdhd7136]

@The Confederate Party Official I'm talking from my personal point of view. Why are you offended ? We don't have the right to have different opinions now on a subject where people can have different perspectives ? If we follow your own logic then don't ever give your opinions about women and how they should behave. This is just stupid

[@Hipe2124]

@The Confederate Party Official ugh

[@eindalton2638]

And all the women in this just went on to say "being muscular".

[@alsyrriad]

@The Confederate Party Official Yikes.

[@warwickeng5491]

3:04 Jesus that was deep, don't put yourselves down kings

[@-Raylight]

It's scary how the first woman Yuta interviewed immediately said masculine = tall & have a decent amount of money Those two guys with pen*s joke though, what a legend xD I don't think "Ladies first" is that common either many western countries, also I think Japanese people have more healthy diet & body than Americans (no offense for Americans) I guess *_the grass is always greener on the other side _*

[@littlefishbigmountain]

I’ve met a handful of women who think that the “ladies first” mentality is antiquated and patronizing, and by extension somewhat sexist. Perhaps there are enough people out there who voice that opinion to make an impact

[@RedFrog_]

@VDLS oof. Using femenazi unironically

[@animock3051]

@VDLS Imagine being this mad

[@lovestarlightgiver2402]

I think it's an illusion a lot of the time. There are some old-fashioned men who would put woman first in simple ways, such as holding open a door for them or pulling out a chair for them,, but then also tend to see women as weaker or below them in some ways, instead of treating them equally as human beings.

[@littlefishbigmountain]

@@lovestarlightgiver2402 If someone holds a door for a woman because “ladies first” but doesn’t even treat them as equal human beings, that’s not a problem with ladies first, that’s just straight hypocrisy

[@dreamguest3597]

Why does he talk about teaching me japanese like he's gonna sell my drugs

[@TheLizardWizard_the2nd]

Why not?

[@theeccentrictripper3863]

He should just say that, talk about useful information

[@KugutsuYushiro]

It's a source of income for him, so makes sense he'd promote it.

[@kleaaaaaa]

🤣🤣🤣

[@ahaha5057]

EHBSJWHEB why can I deadass imagine someone going "Hey kids, want some Japanese lessons? Come into this alley with me, I'll give you a sample"

[@afrotop0069]

I thought it was interesting that one of the women thought that being conscious of others around you is a more feminine-inclined way of thinking, I just see it as being polite. From my time in Japan though, I sometimes see/hear things that make me think masculinity = machoism (to an extent) to people here.

[@btnhstillfire]

I think they really mean someone who can carry themselves. Someone who can hold a door open for a line of ppl but then ppl cant help but to pay attention to him as he walks in. Simply a vibe a person gives off.

[@noticemesenpai69]

Nah I get her point. Caring too much about others can be seen as being weak and caring too much about the girl is seen as simping.

[@aswaney7449]

Seems like most Japanese people conflate "masculinity" with "machismo". Big difference between the two. A man doesn't need to be physically macho to be masculine. Most of the time it's the confidence and how he carries himself, and I've seen many Japanese men who fit the bill.

[@hayabusa1269]

Japanese is alot influenced by Hollywood and think that everyone outside japan looks like Tom cruise

[@lincoqie]

I am Japanese. Maybe we don't notice the difference in mentality between man and woman very much, so Japanese in this video might focus on physical topic.

[@x1LuCkySob]

Well that's just, your opinion man.

[@Samuel-ck2jw]

@@hayabusa1269 That make sense now lol

[@MinishMilly]

Exactly! It surprised me that most had a more "physical looking" imagined approach than how they act differently socially. And that women with the door opening argument. Jesus. I'd hate it if someone just opened the door for me just because I'm a girl or something.

[@MrCrumble2008]

Those two clowns are my spirit animal 😂 They'd fit in well here in America lol

[@Majeed.]

I agree. Those clowns would fit perfectly in your country

[@TatiLot1990]

I really like these videos where they interview people, and I watch Yuta's and another youtuber's about Japan. I noticed a lot of girls mention this "Ladiess first" thing. I guess they want Japanese men to be more gentleman like? It's interesting. I know some people here in Brazil that don't like the Ladies first thing, they think is sexist, but some really aprecciate. Culture difference is always fascinating .

[@leonardofloriano7905]

Verdade, tem mt gente aqui no BR que reclama

[@gustavoa8396]

Mas quem reclama do "ladies first" são os homens, as Mulheres ou todos (generalizando) ???

[@TatiLot1990]

@@gustavoa8396 eu conheço mulheres que reclamam. Mas conheço mulheres que gostam.

[@rosietales]

@@mo-sl4bj sim, depende se tá sendo cavalheiro ou se vê as mulheres como mais fracas, tinha alguém em um comentário em cima dizendo isso também.

[@TatiLot1990]

@@rosietales eu acho que é exatamente esse o ponto. Se estão sendo cavalheiros para serem educados é uma coisa mas se estão pq as mulheres precisam de ajuda por serem mais fracas é bem machista.

[@taddeobez430]

The grass Is always greener on the other side of the fence...

[@sailorcaramel]

Masculine to me means, a man who understands who he is, what his morals and ethics are, and is not afraid to fight for what he believes in.

[@sailorcaramel]

Feminine to me means being loving, supporting, caring, and giving.

[@noemi9691]

Those values are not about being masculine nor femenine! They'r the same for a person whether man or woman! Let's better not say silly things (although I expect to find a lot of them here tho)!

[@thegovtdoesntcareaboutyou]

thats me

[@mantonioisc]

Speaking about masculinity I just realized Yuta has a lot of beard compared with his japanese peers.

[@nocaptainmatt3771]

Yuta is a total Chad

[@noticemesenpai69]

@Skrooge Lantay yeah he’s not 100% Yamato

[@ricardinho610]

In Japan beard is realized as a dirty thing.

[@bruhwhatevinisthis725]

@@ricardinho610 too bad. I think Japanese dudes look pretty slick with facial hair. I have a decently long beard though, so I’m pretty biased.

[@ricardinho610]

@@bruhwhatevinisthis725 even I, a Japanese, think so too, but a lot of girls hate beard...

[@yoku651]

Yuta-san, have you ever considered also putting Japanese subtitles in your videos? I love watching your content not only because I get to learn about Japan, but because I also hear Japanese people speaking real Japanese. I think subtitles would be really useful to many of us who are learning Japanese.

[@m.m.2341]

That would be so awesome 😍

[@nicknbg1981]

My heart broken when at 03:00 he said “including me”. I think he looks very masculine!

[@NeyaLoupGarou]

When one of those guys said, that Americans are cooler, in my mind appeared immediatelly: "You have no idea, how much cool you Japanese are." (That is my European opinion)

[@pilgrim1978]

both japan and america colonized each other so hard they both suffer from each others propaganda

[@NeyaLoupGarou]

@@pilgrim1978 Maybe... To be honest, I have no idea I am neither American nor Japanese.

[@ayoshiro494]

Nice jump opening😏

[@littlefishbigmountain]

相変わらずね This one is particularly good tho, lol

[@OjaysReel]

Yuta kun comes from outer space to deliver them vids.

[@swedishcomedian7090]

Lol! Am thinking of like typical effect with it like parts of the celling breaking down

[@juaninham]

Anthony Padilla opening jump

[@isprithul]

I was kinda surprised when I went to Japan and my Japaense male friends didn't like body hair. I think body hair is super masculine in south asia and many western countries.

[@btnhstillfire]

They were probably a bit intimidated. Many Asian women like some hair.

[@mitonaarea5856]

@@btnhstillfire I mean, the preference of body hair in man isn´t rooted in race.

[@diogoepronto]

Here in Brazil we have an interesting situation, usually women here sees hairy men as very masculine, but also very disgusting, and that makes some guys shave themselves regularly. But most men here doesn't have the habit of shaving, except for the beard. But, of course, all of this varies depending on the person

[@isprithul]

All my friends in the Japanese boys dorm I stayed in shaved their legs. I would always get a good stare cause I have a lot of leg hair.

[@dinar1119]

At least Japanese men aren’t seen awkward for having beards unlike South Koreans.

[@jimjimgl3]

Personally, I think Japanese men seem to have a very good sense of what is masculine, in that some I have met seem not afraid to embrace what in the west might be considered feminine. For example, interest in design and art and fashion and food. Here in the US often men (specifically straight guys) are not really given cultural license to express interest in things "feminine". Also, the focus on outward masculinity--sports/muscles/aggression often is put above the ability to have an interesting conversation. I like that you asked the strangers their opinion. And those d*ck guys are 😂

[@capricola8682]

There was a time when japanese men were looking manly and cool. Last time I saw the idea of looking cool in a masculine way was in the 90s. Example, kotaro minami of kamen rider black had that cool 90s racer style. Then the older actors who were popular like toshiro mifune were masculine. After the millenium japanese men tend to look more like women, trying to look adorable and cute instead of cool. Takuya kimura was cool back in the late 90s until he changed his hair to the typical japanese male hair with a pony. Thank goodness he recently shortened his hair again. I mean what happened? It all started after the year 2000.

[@kenzakail]

Awww the guy at 1:02 is just wholesome ^_^

[@shibakaneki555]

Then thing is that masculine/feminine concept is really influenced by the society and the media. Something like "to be a man you have to look like this" or "to be a woman, you need to wear that". So in my opinion, this concept varies a lot depending on the culture and the location as well. If we take Japan only, would it be interesting to compare the opinion of people living in the countryside? In Tokyo ( and Shibuya in particular, where these interviews looks like to have been conducted ), there is a strong feeling of "showing the best image of yourself in public", something like "you need to follow the trend, so I think it's quite biased by the environment. Also, the age group of the interviewed people is important. What would be the outcome from elderlies? From 40's or 50's people? We need to take that into account as well, but that's an interesting topic. We should just keep in mind that the most important in life is to be yourself and not to be "what the society wants you to be". Have a good day ;)

[@JeffReeves]

Great video, Yuta! I'm rather curious how different the responses would be if you were to have asked older people. I think my own views on masculinity and femininity have changed drastically as I've gotten older. At a certain point, none of it really matters.

[@presstheabutton]

I was thinking the same thing. These "standards" tend to go away as people mature.

[@untitledaccount3338]

That's a great point. I'm also curious to know how different generations feel about this subject.

[@Densoro]

Agreed. I think any of the virtues of ‘masculinity’ are just good character traits for any person. Same with ‘femininity.’ And where either of those gender norms have drawbacks, they’re drawbacks for everyone regardless of biological sex. We are not automatons acting out the programming of our genitals. We are thinking beings, learning to interact with the world and each other.

[@vivvy_0]

@@Densoro transactivists want to know your locations

[@SkyreeXScalabar]

Guy in the Malibu shirt hit the nail on the head with his take at 1:49

[@thorbergson]

Ikr, he's been actually trying to think about them questions, hasn't he?

[@BasicYutuber]

4:51 background character grows a conscious and breaks the 4th wall lmao

[@wongfeihung8718]

Honestly, Japanese men are underrated. Everyone is being fed with a shallow view on what a man, or a woman, should look like or act like, leaving no room for individuality. Not all Western men are Greek Gods either. I could and would date a Japanese man or a woman. Regards, a European guy.

[@kayui648]

Like your profile

[@wongfeihung8718]

@@kayui648 thank you

[@maurokoto]

「お金がすぐ払ってくれる人｣爆笑 虫が良すぎるやん

[@khemmarban2457]

1:11 "ChiNk0 dEKAi HiT0"

[@kausthita11]

@K S Check Yuta's program to learn more 😂

[@MlleCoquelicotte]

Cambridge dictionary: "the fact or quality of having characteristics that are traditionally thought to be typical of or suitable for a woman". Women through history are born having bodies fiting or not fiting into what was considered being "feminine" at different times and epoques as well as many woman haven't felt like these behaviours, ways of thinking and actions attributed to females fit into what was in their opinion the way they wanted to be and behave (whether they identified as women or not). We're working towards building a future where you can be who you want to be and whether the decisions you take, the way you embrace the body you have and the way you treat others is free of gender tags and it is based on universal values of self love, acceptance and respect.

[@vivvy_0]

good luck telling that to transactivists 🤔

[@Raphanne]

These kinds of videos make me even more grateful that I found my amazing husband. I find him very masculine in the sense that he is reliable, he always tries to better himself and grow as a person, he puts in efforts for us, he is a gentleman as they described in the video, he works hard for what he believes in, he identifies and addresses difficulties in his life and is very loving. At the same time, he can be masculine without feeling threatened by me growing as a person as well. He supports me in everything I do. I'm so lucky to have found him and I count my blessings everyday. And I think I'm quite feminine as well. I'll do everything I can for us.

[@Hephzibah624]

For me, masculinity equals the following (not necessarily in this order): 1) kind-hearted and caring 2) respectful and selfless 3) responsible 4) unafraid to show emotions to a significant other; has humility 5) cares for their health (mental and physical) 6) unafraid to admit they are afraid sometimes 7) passionate and focused 8) hardworking 9) an intellectual/critical thinker/philosophical/poetic 10) holds a positive outlook on life

[@jammer523691aj]

So if a woman has those traits, are they masculine?

[@andresduques2013]

Lmao if that's what masculinity means to you then good luck finding your masculine man

[@whychi53]

That shit sounds like the gayest thing i’ve ever heard😂 real masculine traits are being confident in yourself, standing for what you believe in, and being true to yourself

[@jennywhat6108]

@@whychi53 Actually, you are the gayest thing here

[@whychi53]

@@jennywhat6108 ok

[@jemamie4599]

I watched 5 of your interview videos so far and I noticed that Japanese really admire/idolize the westeners.

[@murraymanitos]

Apparently opening a door for a Japanese girl also opens the door to her heart.

[@KrAUSerMike]

Hi Yuta, another insightful video! Maybe if you want to approach this subject again, maybe dig a little deeper with the participants' answers. For example, most said 'western men'. Perhaps ask them if they mean Caucasian or Coloured, or if they would find other Asians born in the west to fit that image? As for femininity, ask what Japanese believe to be feminine, and what they believe western femininity values are. I'd be very interested to see a follow up video.

[@ImJustJaime]

I'm genuinely and pleasantly surprised with how honest people were in this interview.

[@user-nr1py1xe9o]

0:41 he died inside

[@krustyk98]

Based on my experience being an American and having international friends that happen to be girls and Japanese/Korean/Thai. The girls in Asian countries are more feminine than American girls. American guys are more masculine than Japanese guys simply by body appearance and personality. Obviously this varies and is not every single person but I think men and women try to be compatible in their own country because what I see is American girls being more masculine so they show that they are stronger/confident not only as a American but also as a girl. Vice versa in Japan, girls are more feminine since they are trying to be compatible for the guys over there. Like I said, this varies people to to people. Culture also plays a huge role in how male and female react too.

[@mitonaarea5856]

Weird bc feminine men in Japan wasn´t the preference or common until the 90s, so I don´t think it was their culture but more of a culture fusion.

[@yogeshghadge5748]

@@mitonaarea5856 Only because Japanese men follow some manners doesn't mean that they are feminine. They can go to any possible height to support their family and keep them safe without even uttering a word of complain. I think that is real masculine attitude. I have seen that men from other countries get into fights with their partners till the point of divorce on silly things. It feels like they have just grown in size but not in maturity.

[@IsleNaK]

I think every country has their own definition of what "masculine" and what "feminine" is and thus we can't really say that men in one country are more masculine than in another because they could be both 100% masculine in the perception of their own people.

[@IsleNaK]

@@mitonaarea5856 at the same time homosexuality was very common among japanese men before they opened their borders while in the west, gay men are seen as feminine

[@krustyk98]

@@IsleNaK that's not exactly true. Cultures can define some masculinity but in the end it's our biological human nature that decides what we do. It's in our genes and forever will be. Culture can only tweak it to your own liking that's all.

[@blind226109]

It's interesting how men mostly view being masculine as a physical trait while women view it as character or actions. Random but I've been to Japan 3 times now and every time I go people will comment on how I look macho in Japanese lol. While I don't speak the language I can understand some of it here and there and liked the unfiltered criticisms or compliments in secrecy. I do weightlifting 5 days a week for a couple of hours. I don't look like the most approachable guy because of it even though I'd describe myself as the biggest shy and agreeable dude who always avoids confrontation. Some of the things I've noticed or heard. ▪︎Well the few straight up stares were uncomfortable, now I know how women feel lol. ▪︎Some people really kept their distance and I mean really... ▪︎Went to the zoo to check out them 🐼 and a girl said I looked like a gorilla. No lie kinda ruined my day. ▪︎ Had a girl straight up say "wow macho" to her friends as I walked by her in a train station. I looked at her and smiled ☺ but she quickly looked away. ▪︎While checking out the 1/1 Gundam statue; a group of girls who were there with their BF's? Girl started commenting on my chest and arms and one of the guys said something along the lines of "why would you want to look like that" and then his buddies agreed. ▪︎Went to a maid cafe and as I walked by and sat down across two cute girls they started talking about my forearms and arms, how could I tell? They were pointing it out on their own arms. Took a Polaroid with a maid while they guy sitting in view of the picture area kept doing this 💪and smiling. I did the hand heart instead haha. ▪︎ more things that don't fit in comment section but as soon as covid is over I'm going back on a 4th trip lookin more Jacked&Juicy then the last time.

[@caseyaugust1846]

I'd love for you to go deeper into this topic! Whatever format you have to use, go for it!

[@yokkabai]

I think many women would see masculinity as maturity and being like the captain of a ship. He knows where he wants to go and works consistently to reach that goal. He also is aware of the current situation and will adapt and act decisively and quickly.

[@woltti]

*taking notes vigorously*

[@panda-xq1dy]

Love it

[@nocaptainmatt3771]

"WRITE THAT DOWN! WRITE THAT DOWN!" - Spongebob SquarePants

[@mitonaarea5856]

lmao why??

[@VNSnake1999]

Simple: Furinkazan. Fu/Wind - As swift as wind. Rin/Forest - As mysterious as a forest. Ka/Fire - As powerful as a raging fire. Zan/Mountain- As immovable as a mountain. I really think these value are still true in the modern world.

[@leif5046]

(0:50) The dude on the left. Hair in front of his eyes! I can't watch his hair without feeling uncomfortable. Imagine how satisfying it would be to brush the hair away from his eyes or trim his bangs with a pair of scissors. Aaaah, much better.

[@freakdesktop]

it kills your vision slowly and messes up with your eye focus, they find cool somehow

[@ncwolfe]

I think the perception of masculinity and femininity across cultures is a very interesting question. I haven't seen too many studies that ask participants to compare masculinity/femininity across cultural boundaries. It's usually intra-cultural, not inter-cultural.

[@PlutoPlanetPower]

0:40 The look on the thin guy's face when she says "someone with a strong build"

[@BadBoy-wy1il]

Japanese people according to me are really awesome. They are so advanced in technology and I love anime which btw i still watch😂(am 17).... Love japan from India

[@IsleNaK]

they use faxmachines instead of emails and yahoo for search instead of google

[@samhunt6300]

@@IsleNaK So that doesn't change the fact that they are advanced than many countries

[@sakurakinomoto4376]

@@IsleNaK Their yahoo is more advanced than "our yahoo"

[@shary0]

You should do more interview at night, you can met some....interesting people. x')

[@blue_sky_bright_sun7599]

3:02 Oh hey, wait a minute! the self awareness the blonde guy has is quite alluring. I'd go out on a date with him, I like that. Didn't expect him to straight on say his thoughts.

[@user-yf4it2dk8n]

this was one recently filmed? it's like they are on a world with no covid at all. amusing.

[@inastenz9556]

Yes I was just about to ask the same!

[@duckymomo7935]

"they don't represent Japanese" but they are still Japanese... the sample doesn't have to -> population but can give insight

[@antonydrossos5719]

For a more in-depth discussion, a "Round Table" discussion would be a good idea. A group of maybe 3 Japanese men & 3 Japanese women would be a good number to get varying opinions, i think. Looking forward to more!

[@chiefpurrfect8389]

Interesting what the last girl said about Japan's culture valuing socially conscious behavior regardless of gender having feminine energy to it. I think it could also be one of the reasons so many people in these videos bring up the "herbivore men" concept when discussing related topics.

[@lestermann]

"Are Japanese men masculine?" asked the Japanese guy who is always with his cutesy plush toy beside him.

[@yogeshghadge5748]

Yuta is masculine. It is just that girls are not yet ready for that.

[@bes03c]

I think having the confidence to like what you like is a big part of masculinity.

[@IsleNaK]

@@yogeshghadge5748 I think girls are ready for that. I know guys who've got girlfriends gifting them plushies if they guys want to have them, so...

[@yogeshghadge5748]

@@IsleNaK That's a good news.

[@thiscordd8067]

Yuta's not afraid to own it B-)

[@rouserouse5302]

4:50 dude in the back stared into my soul

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

St Thomas Aquinas's definition of effeminacy: "A reluctance to suffer due to an attachment to pleasure (II-II q38 a1)." It should be noted that it isn't the opposite of masculinity (femininity), but a vice/defect of it. Therefore one can conclude that a masculine man is someone who does what is morally right even if it is arduous, unpleasant or painful.

[@Waldemarvonanhalt]

@The Confederate Party Official Read that quote again, my dude.

[@angelinarobert622]

i've seen more Japanese men tweaking their hair on the train which is what American men would call a feminine trait to care about appearances. In Japan it's more about external appearances. it could be said if it looks bad outside something must be wrong with the inside where as in America it more depends on the individual. Some American's think it's the heart that matters more. Biologically, Testosterone helps build muscles, and makes men do what it takes to maintain social status. Please listen to Robert Sapolsky talk about Testosterone's effects. Fun Fact: Tofu has what the body needs to stop male balding: Estrogen. it might explain explain why Japanese people have thick hair. And maybe why maybe Japanese tweak their hair on the train so much. Yuta have you done any interviews about Covid-19? Or Covid-19 Survivors?

[@ribinder3052]

1:20 Man: “They’re going to censor this” *doesnt sensor it*

[@alisont5335]

I agree, a different interview style would be more effective for this topic. I noticed the woman look at the other woman a lot before giving an answer. It seemed like she thought she couldn't really be honest in my opinion. Also those guys sheesh haha. I feel like humans are still humans no matter the country. I've definitely seen American men act like that before.

[@jasuly]

What this video showed me was that Masculinity and Feminity have a general meaning across most people, however as a whole everyone had a different answer pertaining to this.

[@jhunherosibi2328]

4:50 lmao

[@acgm046]

I feel that Japanese women wouldn't be as shocked if Godzilla existed as they would be if a Japanese man opened a freaking door for them. It would blow their minds, apparently.

[@yogeshghadge5748]

Lol

[@sleverlight]

As for me I don't like when a guy opens the door for me. Maybe cuz I didn't grow up in a place that teaches that

[@yogeshghadge5748]

@@sleverlight As far as I know guys who open the door for others does that because of their habit. They do that for girls as well as boys. So basically, they are not really treating women as princess but they are just doing it as an act of consideration for the person who is entering the room after them.

[@sleverlight]

@@yogeshghadge5748 hmm alright I still dont feel comfortable though, because Im not used to it

[@Amy_the_Lizard]

@@sleverlight I was taught growing up that it's rude not to hold the door open for the people behind you if you're entering a building first, regardless of your gender or theirs. Seems to be very much a regional thing, so I honestly doubt anyone who does it is actually trying to be rude. Personally as a result of my upbringing, I feel a little insulted if someone deliberately just lets a door close in my face when I know they know I was behind them...

[@dinar1119]

I think bishounen/bishoujo culture plays a big role in Japan. I’ve never been there so you might just stop reading this comment here but as far as I’m informed, in Japan (and Korea) the terms “pretty” and “aesthetically attractive” are almost interchangeable with the term “cute”. People seek childish looks from the opposite gender. To look pretty, boys can’t have beards and they can’t have muscles. That’s why they can’t really look like the masculine stereotype. The only young men in Japan who both look masculine and are found attractive might be the gay men since Japanese gays don’t necessarily follow the society’s beauty norms.

[@armorbearer9702]

Their idea of masculinity reminds me a lot of Bruce Wayne. Specifically, I am referring to the 1966 incarnation. Bruce had some muscles, worked tirelessly for Gotham, and was a perfect gentleman.

[@technrd1]

Props to that guy for his self awareness.

[@718ny8]

Basically, be like any famous leading male actor from an American Hollywood movie.

[@NormalSpeedGamer]

More like the beast from beauty and the beast. Strong muscular build, tons of money, and ultra hairy😂😂

[@inspiredmedstudent1903]

4:51 the guy in the background creeped me out

[@nattojelly8349]

It is interesting that a great part thinks of the outer appearance or work and not so much about behavioral traits or more vague things like someone who protects their family.

[@skoolwifi3835]

3:15 I agree completely with what this lady says, as someone who has lived in Japan on and off for a few years. American boys are taught to hold the door open for others, especially women, which is not something I see in Japan very often. It's not a big deal to us but I learned that it was something that Japanese men don't do very often given by the expressions on people's faces that I held the door for. Elderly people are especially grateful even if they're plenty capable of opening the door themselves

[@samsakura7950]

Hmm, as someome who has lived in Europe, North America, as well as Asia, I have to say that I agree with you: it's more common for men from North America to hold doors open for younger women. But when it came to the elderly, I experienced that pretty much everywhere...to certain degrees of course. As a woman, I have to say that I do not care if a guy holds a door open for me or not. I actually don't even want him to, because there's nothing that makes me as a woman more special than him as a man. Back in the days it made sense, but nowadays I think it's an outdated practice. We are all humans first and foremost; different, sure, I am not denying that there are differences, but other than that, we are all human beings at the end of the day, so I as a woman don't deserve any special treatment. I hold doors open for anyone, regardless of their gender and age, but I do not expect anyone (regardless of gender) to hold the door open for me, as long as they don't slam the door in my face lol. If I could choose what I like most for myself (I am not speaking for anyone else, or what's right or wrong), I prefer the way it's handled in Japan, for example, where it's not as common for a man to hold doors open for women. But again, that's just my humble opinion.

[@skoolwifi3835]

@@samsakura7950 I wrote a response earlier which got all jumbled up after I posted so I'll make this one shorter as to avoid that problem. I appreciate you perspective on holding doors as a woman, I think it's interesting how something so small as holding the door can have so many different opinions. I have lived in the US, Japan, and Spain so I think our experiences can be similar other than the obvious sex difference. I was taught to hold the door from a young age so I don't even think about what people from other countries think when someone holds the door for them. In the US, other than a select few, everyone appreciates having the door held for them so it reinforces the habit. Something that some young women misunderstand is that men don't hold the door open to enforce "superiority" or anything of the sort, we hold the door to be polite and to act as gentlemen which is 100% a good thing.

[@samsakura7950]

@@skoolwifi3835Thanks for your response. It's nice beint able to have deeper conversations like that on YT. Yes, i don't mean to say that it's a sign of superiority by itself. I meant to say that I, as a woman, am no better or more important than a man. If everyone were to hold the door open for everyone, then that'd be great, as it goes to show we are all equals. I think it's lovely that you choose to be a gentleman; you have my respect for that. Thank you for being so kind. :) I also think that western societies have come so far from when they had other gender roles, so that nowadays treating women more polite than men is not necessary anymore. Either way, I respect any and all cultural differences and would never dare to say that one country is superior in the way they handle the aspect of holding doors open. People can choose to handle it however they want, and I am in no way upset if a man (or a woman) doesn't hold the door open for me. And I choose to hold it open for young people, older people, men, women, kids, and so forth, because we are all the same in the sense that we all deserve to be treated with respect. Thanks again for taking the time to respond! :)

[@kanikamui]

The gentleman at 4:51

[@CommissarMoody1]

I have a Friend who recently moved back to Japan, after living in the US for 15 years. And she posted on her social media about how the Guys looked and acted feminam. And Was like where are the men? I will add this by saying that we met at a punkrock show, so her view on young men's fashion and actions might deviate from the norm.

[@ED-cl7nl]

Very interesting video ! I'm feeling like the various answers are scratching the surface of something really interesting.

[@YetAnotherWeebTrash]

3:05 the look his friend gave him

[@Ota_ku69]

Verdict: It doesn't exist over there.

[@thiagorisingforce]

I love these interviews. It is so flagrant when they are giving a polite answer but are actually thinking something else. Japanese are terrible at lying lol

[@jiyama]

its been months since ive watch yuta and my man appears smoother than ever

[@mayanmask8095]

You have earned a subscriber. Latino man living in Australia but in love with Japan and its culture. I hope I can one day visit.

[@JapaneseEmichannel]

4:29 this is totally true!!! I was really surprised everyday try to open the door abroad！I feel like Princess❤️

[@JapaneseEmichannel]

everybody*

[@TheLeftyGamer]

Well, it’s more of a manners thing. Where I live in Canada, you hold the door for anyone who is already behind you, otherwise they might hit their head if you close the door on them. Happened to me once in elementary school.

[@littlefishbigmountain]

I always implicitly assumed this was a somewhat universal show of respect for all, man, woman, or child; rich or poor; distinguished or unknown; able-bodied or disabled; young or old. To me, holding the door for people is a show, albeit a small and somewhat insignificant one, of dignity and consideration for those concerned-especially when letting them enter first means they get to go ahead of you onto a restaurant’s waiting list or something like that. It’s a way to kindly demonstrate our value for each other as fellow human beings in the little things, even if we don’t like them very much as a person To me, it’s a way to express a certain kind of friendly/familial love for any and all people in a way that anyone can receive with gladness, even from a total stranger. Something that doesn’t ultimately mean that much when you really look at it, but might just make their day a little brighter and give them a little more hope in humanity and for the world, one little lego-sized brick at a time. I guess I never realized how much this means to me until I started typing this.... Interesting.

[@Kikuye]

Even as a woman, I will hold the door open for another woman or a man, basically anyone, if they are coming in behind me or are coming out, or have their hands full, etc. Just seems like a common courtesy thing. I would almost think the Japanese would do this more because of the reciprocity thing. Like, people tend to hold the door open for me, so I think I ought to do it for others as well?

[@littlefishbigmountain]

@@Kikuye I expected holding the door to be more of a thing in Japan too. Just goes to show that you can’t always trust your intuitions

[@AmbiCahira]

15 cm??? Ouch! XD I think masculine and feminine is an energy rather than a behavior, especially since I'm a pretty masculine girl. These interviews were interesting. :)

[@littlefishbigmountain]

That’s actually pretty average, believe it or not

[@TheABCD3912]

i think with every individual person it can mean something different regardless of country but different countries do have different ideas.. for me , i admire men that can have courage in the deepest pits of despair. so i think that's a very masculine thing. to have courage and encourage others (by example) in such a situation. its awe inspiring. to bring someone from a feeling of complete powerlessness to a feeling of empowerment. that takes someone very masculine to be able to do that. but thats an example of peak masculinity. generally speaking its someone that is strong and capable physically and also very lively and authentic.

[@aguacateadosmilpesitos]

This is so interesting! I wonder this every once in a while, since I feel (im my personal, ignorant opinion, because I've never really experienced on first hand Asian culture) that men tend to be a little bit more on what we call "femenine standards". Maybe I'm thinking more of Korean idols or actors, but, the longer hair, the smaller faces, thinner physique, bigger eyes, paler skin, are things I associate with femenine traits, and (maybe asian stereotypes have changed since I last researched lmao) I feel those things are considered good looking for men too. This is actually fascinating

[@chromberries7329]

The terms masculine and feminine are confusing. they seem so simple but they're much more complex than just "manly" and "womanly."

[@aguacateadosmilpesitos]

@@chromberries7329 i really don't think so, if you think they're confusing its because modern society has been trying to deconstruct it, but traditionally, there are predetermined features, actions, clothes, etc, that are either masculine or femenine

[@Randomperson-sz2gq]

I miss those time... when people dont wear masks

[@thejerrylarryshow1953]

@SkinnyThicc Legend and cool and good

[@yme3267]

@SkinnyThicc Legend Are basically completely useless to a virus with a 99 percent survival rate.... but.... sure

[@dontfall2476]

@SkinnyThicc Legend turns out that only happens sometimes, cause that lungs stuff should kill literally every person who smokes that had it, every old person that it, and every child that had it. I think there's two different versions of the virus, because there's too many people who have different stories of them having it, vs other viruses where it all affected them the same.

[@deekay13]

Masks have always been worn in Japan even before corona

[@yme3267]

@SkinnyThicc Legend You really don't read medical science behind this virus and how masks historically were even a joke then. Lol. You do realize that.... right? Masks for other various viruses differ in effectiveness. On top of the fact this virus specifically is airborne..... making it virtually impossible to avoid unless you wear goggles and an N95. Only other thing is to not increase your risk by not getting it by 10 percent at best if you wear a mask..... you WILL get the virus at some point. It's factually gunna be a reality. When and your reaction, who knows. I wouldn't worry about your reaction though..... unless you have some severe medical condition or are 70 plus 99 percent survival rate is on account of every medical science atm. Just like any other virus on planet earth.... if you have severe medical conditions or are old.... you have a higher general percentage of death. Basically all death from CV was from nursing homes btw. In case you didn't know. There's MINOR, MINOR exceptions to the rule.... which is why 99 percent of people are safe. Read. You'll realize you were lied to and it was all a joke. Not saying there wasn't a virus.... not saying that it CAN'T kill people.... I am saying it was SEVERELY overblown by MASSIVE proportions. Factually in every regard this is true and backed up by every major medical science data that exists as of the current date

[@gustavomedrano3628]

great questions. but the answers were disappointing, not enough details. like for example is a man who: dye his hairs, uses earrings , uses XXX color of cloth, is too open to feeling, touches his friends too much, is too needy... are those man considered less or more masculine by touching i don't mean in a gay way lol, just somebody who has no issues getting too cloth to friends, shakes hands, hugs close people...

[@MoonsideResident]

I imagine people have been asking you about this already, but would you consider doing a street interview and asking women about the man versus bear Trend and what they think? I'm interested to know what Japanese women think about this.

[@xBINARYGODx]

Freeze the video at 3:05 - you're welcome. (the look on the face of the guy on the left while other one looks into the camera is amusing to me, primed for some memes) (Edit - the blond one on the right that basically called himself "sissy" didn't really seem fem to me, so I take it he was just telling the camera he was gay? in any case, both adorable guys)

[@ElvisCFWang]

I think Japanese people in general don't get out of their countries much. *LADIES FIRST* is pretty much almost non-existent nowadays in the US.

really? I thought that was the case with the amount of men prioritizing women's feelings over simple common sense. I figure the reason feminism, inspite of is irrational, illogical and man-hating nature is mainstream is because men tolerate it. UN and the government is mostly men and there are so many male feminists and white knights.

[@ningyosama4782]

I think Japanese men are more masculine than western men when it comes to stoicism, provider, hardworking etc. Tbh I find a lot of western men are a little weak in personality but try to over compensate with overly masculine appearance. Like beards and refusing to take care of their skin, crazy body building etc.

[@jenovabathory]

This was a really good one! I've often wondered what people's perspectives about masculinity and femininity are like in Asia, most notably Japan. Here, in the States I feel like many kind of linger between masculine and feminine, with many saying they don't follow or fit gender roles or the behavior. However, there are still people who definitely fit one or the other. The guys talking about *ahem* trouser snake sizes was pure comedy gold 😆. I kind of figured that topic would come up somewhere here.

[@SuperZamForever]

The blonde guy is soooo cute