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Recently heard that having tanned skin or just darker skin than the usual fair skinned Japanese is considered a bad thing? Like they consider people who have tanned skin ugly? I've been interested in Japan and its culture for quite some time, however, after hearing this its put me off quite a bit, especially considering the fact that me myself, am naturally tan... This question is mostly referring to men, would Japanese women consider any naturally tanned Male ugly even if he's still handsome? or just in general, is having naturally tanned skin an ugly thing to Japanese people and if I was to ever visit Japan, would I receive a bad amount of racism for having tanned skin?
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(Original post by unknown7823652)
Recently heard that having tanned skin or just darker skin than the usual fair skinned Japanese is considered a bad thing? Like they consider people who have tanned skin ugly? I've been interested in Japan and its culture for quite some time, however, after hearing this its put me off quite a bit, especially considering the fact that me myself, am naturally tan... This question is mostly referring to men, would Japanese women consider any naturally tanned Male ugly even if he's still handsome? or just in general, is having naturally tanned skin an ugly thing to Japanese people and if I was to ever visit Japan, would I receive a bad amount of racism for having tanned skin?
Recently heard that having tanned skin or just darker skin than the usual fair skinned Japanese is considered a bad thing? Like they consider people who have tanned skin ugly? I've been interested in Japan and its culture for quite some time, however, after hearing this its put me off quite a bit, especially considering the fact that me myself, am naturally tan... This question is mostly referring to men, would Japanese women consider any naturally tanned Male ugly even if he's still handsome? or just in general, is having naturally tanned skin an ugly thing to Japanese people and if I was to ever visit Japan, would I receive a bad amount of racism for having tanned skin?
I guess most Japanese people would be far too polite to ever raise it as an issue, if you ever visit.
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Rather depends on the person being questioned. Traditionally though it is a sign of low class and manual labour so make of that what you will.
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(Original post by Napp)
Rather depends on the person being questioned. Traditionally though it is a sign of low class and manual labour so make of that what you will.
Rather depends on the person being questioned. Traditionally though it is a sign of low class and manual labour so make of that what you will.
I tried finding an image that's the closest to my skin, here you go, it's pretty much exactly the same:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=na...5-KNAOeMTRPBfM
Not gonna lie though, this kind of makes me feel bad about my own skin colour, sorry if that seems weird
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having tanned skin is definitely not considered 'ugly'. where did you hear it from anyway?
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(Original post by unknown7823652)
Oh, I see. Would it make a difference depending on how tanned the person is? I don't know if it changes anything but I am more of a light tan, if that makes any sense.
I tried finding an image that's the closest to my skin, here you go, it's pretty much exactly the same:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=na...5-KNAOeMTRPBfM
Not gonna lie though, this kind of makes me feel bad about my own skin colour, sorry if that seems weird
Oh, I see. Would it make a difference depending on how tanned the person is? I don't know if it changes anything but I am more of a light tan, if that makes any sense.
I tried finding an image that's the closest to my skin, here you go, it's pretty much exactly the same:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=na...5-KNAOeMTRPBfM
Not gonna lie though, this kind of makes me feel bad about my own skin colour, sorry if that seems weird
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(Original post by snap crackle pop)
having tanned skin is definitely not considered 'ugly'. where did you hear it from anyway?
having tanned skin is definitely not considered 'ugly'. where did you hear it from anyway?
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(Original post by Napp)
I'm afraid, not being any form of expert on modern Japanese culture, i couldnt really answer this question. Suffice it to say that that is a classical notion from there and i'm not certain whether it still holds to any major degree.
I'm afraid, not being any form of expert on modern Japanese culture, i couldnt really answer this question. Suffice it to say that that is a classical notion from there and i'm not certain whether it still holds to any major degree.
Anyways, thanks for your time, appreciate it
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(Original post by mqb2766)
In the uk, it has been considered unfashionable to have tanned skin. Hence the fashion for face whitening and parasols.
I guess most Japanese people would be far too polite to ever raise it as an issue, if you ever visit.
In the uk, it has been considered unfashionable to have tanned skin. Hence the fashion for face whitening and parasols.
I guess most Japanese people would be far too polite to ever raise it as an issue, if you ever visit.
Having a tan in the UK is a priority for many white people... not many want to be pastey white coloured its not the Victorian era..
Anyway OP it’s common knowledge that both China and Japan are racist towards darker skinned people. Awful people tbh.
Last edited by ThuggerThugger; 8 months ago
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(Original post by ThuggerThugger)
Are you on drugs???
Having a tan in the UK is a priority for many white people... not many want to be pastey white coloured its not the Victorian era..
Anyway OP it’s common knowledge that both China and Japan are racist towards darker skinned people. Awful people tbh.
Are you on drugs???
Having a tan in the UK is a priority for many white people... not many want to be pastey white coloured its not the Victorian era..
Anyway OP it’s common knowledge that both China and Japan are racist towards darker skinned people. Awful people tbh.
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(Original post by mqb2766)
In the uk, it has been considered unfashionable to have tanned skin. Hence the fashion for face whitening and parasols.
I guess most Japanese people would be far too polite to ever raise it as an issue, if you ever visit.
In the uk, it has been considered unfashionable to have tanned skin. Hence the fashion for face whitening and parasols.
I guess most Japanese people would be far too polite to ever raise it as an issue, if you ever visit.
(Original post by unknown7823652)
Oh, I see. Would it make a difference depending on how tanned the person is? I don't know if it changes anything but I am more of a light tan, if that makes any sense.
I tried finding an image that's the closest to my skin, here you go, it's pretty much exactly the same:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=na...5-KNAOeMTRPBfM
Not gonna lie though, this kind of makes me feel bad about my own skin colour, sorry if that seems weird
Oh, I see. Would it make a difference depending on how tanned the person is? I don't know if it changes anything but I am more of a light tan, if that makes any sense.
I tried finding an image that's the closest to my skin, here you go, it's pretty much exactly the same:
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=na...5-KNAOeMTRPBfM
Not gonna lie though, this kind of makes me feel bad about my own skin colour, sorry if that seems weird
For anyone going to Japan or south Korea, not so much anywhere else in Asia, prepare to be shared at and alone unless you know the language perfectly OR make a huge social effort, or only befriend and date other foreigners, or only work as a teacher. Everything else will show you how conformist their society is. Even their own people are depressed.
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(Original post by Bang Outta Order)
Watch black and brown and foreigner in Japan vlogs. I was going to get a TEFL certificate to teach in Japan or China but decided not to because of this virus thing. But while I prepared....i watched the vlogs about foreigners. Even white people go home crying about being left out and discriminated against. That tells you right there how it will be for you.
For anyone going to Japan or south Korea, not so much anywhere else in Asia, prepare to be shared at and alone unless you know the language perfectly OR make a huge social effort, or only befriend and date other foreigners, or only work as a teacher. Everything else will show you how conformist their society is. Even their own people are depressed.
Watch black and brown and foreigner in Japan vlogs. I was going to get a TEFL certificate to teach in Japan or China but decided not to because of this virus thing. But while I prepared....i watched the vlogs about foreigners. Even white people go home crying about being left out and discriminated against. That tells you right there how it will be for you.
For anyone going to Japan or south Korea, not so much anywhere else in Asia, prepare to be shared at and alone unless you know the language perfectly OR make a huge social effort, or only befriend and date other foreigners, or only work as a teacher. Everything else will show you how conformist their society is. Even their own people are depressed.
I am not trying to be rude but I just wanted to raise my opinion. Sorry if it sounds rude!
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(Original post by Halfeti Rose)
Dude I am from Asia! In the place where I live foreigners are considered with very high hospitality. In my place we had foreigners too.. So you can't say anywhere in Asia. Lol.
I am not trying to be rude but I just wanted to raise my opinion. Sorry if it sounds rude!
Dude I am from Asia! In the place where I live foreigners are considered with very high hospitality. In my place we had foreigners too.. So you can't say anywhere in Asia. Lol.
I am not trying to be rude but I just wanted to raise my opinion. Sorry if it sounds rude!
I specifically said JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA, AND NOT SO MUCH ANYWHERE ELSE IN ASIA.
tf. And the country you're from I'm sure you wouldn't fit in, in Japan.
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(Original post by Bang Outta Order)
can you read?
I specifically said JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA, AND NOT SO MUCH ANYWHERE ELSE IN ASIA.
tf. And the country you're from I'm sure you wouldn't fit in, in Japan.
can you read?
I specifically said JAPAN AND SOUTH KOREA, AND NOT SO MUCH ANYWHERE ELSE IN ASIA.
tf. And the country you're from I'm sure you wouldn't fit in, in Japan.
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In a nicer tone to the person who just commented, I'm sure my point was clearly about Japan and south Korea. As Japan is what the thread is about....and south Korea is very much like Japan more than any other country. Even China is more heterogeneous and socially expressive.
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(Original post by Bang Outta Order)
In a nicer tone to the person who just commented, I'm sure my point was clearly about Japan and south Korea. As Japan is what the thread is about....and south Korea is very much like Japan more than any other country. Even China is more heterogeneous and socially expressive.
In a nicer tone to the person who just commented, I'm sure my point was clearly about Japan and south Korea. As Japan is what the thread is about....and south Korea is very much like Japan more than any other country. Even China is more heterogeneous and socially expressive.
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(Original post by Halfeti Rose)
oops sry I didn't notice that! forgive me!
oops sry I didn't notice that! forgive me!
(Original post by Halfeti Rose)
LOL! I am really sorry. I didn't read ur message properly it was my fault.
LOL! I am really sorry. I didn't read ur message properly it was my fault.
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#20
(Original post by mqb2766)
Thats why it says has (past tense).
Thats why it says has (past tense).
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