Me too! It is self-car and maintenance. I feel so refreshed and confident after! Honestly, I think she’s a very rare minority of people who actually thing that.
And here’s the kicker: At the same time, many Japanese (women) associate beards with a “lack of hygiene”. With some people you really have to wonder if they really believe what they are saying or just parroting what other people keep saying without ever having thought about it themselves even for just a minute.
I think most countries look down on baldness to some level. However, in a lot of those other countries, you can turn it around and make yourself look more masculine and confident. I'm not too sure how Japanese would handle it though. Being a comedian and the butt of a joke doesn't seem the way in my opinion.
I’ve noticed that it seems like baldness is rarer in Japan compared to most countries though so it might be harder. But then I also don’t see too many Japanese with full beards.
@@PeteS_1994 beard and body hair in general are associated with dirtiness in Asian culture, so it's really rare to find an Asian that are not clean shaved.
Honestly laughing at bald people is not regarded as sexual harassment at this point. I hope it will be changed or bald people should be prouded like Song of Japanese Techgiant Softbank.
I like when someone said “even if he has a bald hair, but as long as he’s confident in himself…” and what really matters is we respect everyone because we all have our own background and preferences about the way we live our life in both aspects inside and outside.
and why does this matter? you could say the same about many diseases, physical and mental problems. DO you expect people to not look at these negatively? Japanese people do not bald as much exactly because they have a negative view of it.
25 and my hair is receding rapidly, been buzz cutting my hair since the pandemic started and I don't give a fxck about what people thinks about my hair, it's my life anyway tho
Oh my god, me tooooo…finally found someone similar hahahaha my hair is practically gone and I’m only 23, maybe due to stress + genetics. During the pandemic I just want to embrace my baldness and accept me as who I am. High five brother ✋
@@phantommagnolia Not exactly true, I work with a guy who has been shaving his head bald since he was in his early 20s, he just doesn't like to deal with his hair everyday... So, off it went. That's a hairstyle in my book.
There is clear evidence in the literature that inflammation, hormone profile, hypertrophy, and other features of alopecia are affected by nutrition. So he's not wrong. Also there are significant epigenetic effects from nutrients. Food is basically a bunch of chemicals, don't underestimate its effects.
@@minifix It's a factor but it's a smaller one, hormonal profile, particular genes and even head perimeter muscle tightness (sounds odd but it's a new area of study with a lot of supporting evidence) are main factors, check out the RU-vid channel "What I've Learned", he recently interviewed a person who is on the leading edge of the research.
"Are you scared of going bald yourself?" I mean, you can already tell his hairline is receding, so it'll happen eventually. Just a normal part of aging for most men, unfortunately. Genetics plays a bigger role, though. Funny how many said bald people look dirty. I think it's the precise opposite. The reason that the image of Mr. Clean is bald is to reinforce the cleanliness aspect, for example.
I don't think the word "clean" is translated properly here for non-japanese people. The comments about balding men being depicted as "not clean" translates better to "unkempt or not properly groomed" imo. The biggest problem imo is the associations with balding men in japan. There's this stereotype of a drunk middle aged salaryman (office worker), who looks unkempt (hair messy, tie untied, top buttons undone) who smells (smokes, drinks, bad teeth), has a pot belly and is partially balding and often trying to cover it up with a comb over.
Not really. When it comes to Asian men, it's not that common for them to go completely bald. Their hair stops receding at some point. They may get bald spots here and there.
@@Rationality4Life that's not an asian thing, that happens to every single male. The difference is that most people just shave it completely off when they start balding
I think it's really interesting that Japanese people blame lack of nutrition for balding, and that's why they think it's more common for poor people to be bald. I haven't heard of that before. I've always heard that baldness had to do with genetics. So I wonder if it's just that wealthier Japanese people are able to pay for different treatments to replace their hair or hide their hair loss.
Very negative thinking towards baldness I would go has far to say ignorant. Please people with negative thoughts read more international medical information and health and fitness information
@@Spacemongerr The gene predominantly responsible for balding actually comes from your mother which she carries from her father (your grandad) not your father. So look at your grandad on your mother's side.
@@IISocratesII Hm, you sure about that? I'll have to look it up, but anecdotally my granddad on my mothers side still has all his hair, like all her brothers. I started balding in my early 30s, just like my dad, his brothers and their dad. Edit: I googled it, and it is indeed a reductive oversimplification, one article called it a myth. Balding genes have also been found on the Y-chromosome (which only men carry). But thanks for correcting me, it is not enough to just look at the mans father.
I'm not Japanese, but it seems most cultures have something disparaging to say about someone physical appearance. Fat, thin, bald, short, tall, etc. Unfortunately. I think there's more important matters to look for, such as integrity, kindness and honesty. Yeah, I know I live in a fantasy world. But bald men are sexy, so are men with hair.
People always keep looking for someone to belittle in order to make themselves feel big. A basic foundation of every society is the exclusion of people who are different, because it defines what makes someone a full member of that society and what doesn’t. And since personality and skills are generally hard to measure, people tend to look at something simpler - appearance.
@@TheDeceptiveHero In ancient times, for instance, the people who were different like the mads were not excluded but considerated. The exclusion is not a basic foundation of every society like you said
My sweetheart is bald and I still love him, for his personality and big heart. Each time people asked him "How did you get bald at your age?" He would look at me, and I step in saying "It's because of kids and genetics, he dealt with my kids and they are little demons. But he loved them so much as his own kids, and he didn't need to but he step up as a father figure they needed. And my kiddos love him for that...." And it's true, I always encourage him to be an amazing person no matter what happens. Whatever people say, it's basically they are shock and/or trying to make you uncomfortable. So ignore that and show your personality, turn it in to a joke and make them feel weird for asking that question or make them laugh. 😁🤣
@@diversejoe617 fav shonen protagonist. Everything from the lack of patience for villain monologues, to naming his super attack Killer move: Serious, serious, serious punch 😅
I would liked to hear questions that distinguished between natural thinning hair and balding versus men who choose to shave their heads. I have been shaving my head for 25 years mainly because I could never find a style that suited me. Without exception everyone said it made look 10 years younger. I live in Canada so it’s no big deal at all. In fact it’s become a fashion. It was nice to hear all the young ladies say they thought personality was more important. The guy in the wild hat was awesome.
Hello fellow Canuck, I am bald by choice too. I like to keep my head 'baby butt smooth' therefore I shaved it every day in the shower. I use and prefer the deluxe OmniShaver.
ねえ、まず言葉の定義をちゃんと決めてインタビューしようよ。What is your definition of bald and baldness? 韓国のインタビューでは「禿、ハゲ」ではなくて「坊主頭」をテーマに話していたよね？ ハゲ=Less hair, 坊主頭=Shaved head. You interviewed on Shaved head in Korea and now you are interviewing on hair loss in Japan.
Being a bald man in Japan, I’ve never had any problems. In fact, when I started shaving my head I got a lot of compliments saying I look cool. But for the most part, I really don’t think people care THAT much about other people’s hair! Being a nice and friendly person counts for so much more here. 👨🏻🦲
You are completely leaving out the fact that you're a white foreigner. Two points that totally exclude you from most typical issues Japanese people experience.
I was interested too. An example might be when you say : "you like cartoons don't you?" You could be implying the person is immature without actually saying it.
Yes, I think that's what he meant. Normal words like "bald" but saying it is actually a criticism. They're not saying it to be nice, even when said with a pleasant tone. I think in English, we have the term "backhanded compliment."
As a Japanese man, I am just just my hair with a person attached to it. Ill lose purpose if I go bald, which is probably why Im starting to have a midlife crisis as my hairline is starting to recede😅
In the Afican American community it is/was not uncommon to see bald headed men. In many instances these men had a head full of hair and they kept their hair shaved/bald during the summer months to keep cool, or just prefered a bald head. There was no stigma attached in any way, shape or form and it was not uncommon for African American women to have a preference for a bald headed man :). Fast forward to 2022 and due to the pandemic, or other reasons I see so many men of different races and ages wearing bald heads, and I gotta say they look fantastic! Again, I have never looked at a bald head man and thought a ything other than...Niceeeee 😉!
Yes in the Black Community it is not uncommon. It’s normal on both sides. But Black Men LOVE to make fun of Black Woman and call them bald if they don’t have straight hair. That’s what we need to get into. 💁🏿😬
Testosterone itself doesn't directly cause hair loss. However, increasing your testosterone levels can also increase your levels of DHT, causing damage to your hair follicles and speeding up the effects of male pattern baldness.
This video is important to me, as I started losing hair at 22 (genetics, my father and his brothers are all bald), and now at 24 I'm embracing baldness, turning into part of my current aesthetic. And honestly I was curious about their opinion, which doesn't still seem updated at all with current western standards. No wonder why morale in Japanese is so low. Edit: and they seems to know wrong facts also, just like the girl at 5:30: I've seen plenty of homeless people with long and strong hair in my country. Lol.
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As a bald man having tried dating in japan, i can say women will not like u at first but you gotta put in the effort.. talk.. be funny, give flattery.. show confidence and most of all show u have money! Lol while its true that you will lose already on first impressions but u can still make up for it!! Gambate!
When I saw this episode I somehow thought of that Curb episode where Larry David (a very self-consciously bald man) has misadventures at a Japanese restaurant.
Having a bald head could be considered a hairstyle in itself. Honestly though, I don't think people should make such a big deal about it. I also think people should stop making such a big deal about what people are wearing. It's all superficial.
It's interesting that most of these respondents started by speaking in general terms and explaining societal opinions and only when pressed gave their own opinion.
The guy that mentioned jason statum is exactly right: America(n media) spends a lot of time on making bald guys feel cool. Thats why you see so many bald “cool” actors
If for whatever reason I go bald, I want to be that bald man who buys absolutely ridiculous wigs to wear when I'm off work Also, my 3rd favorite teacher was a bald man with lots of personality
Alot of the top athletes and actors are bald Micheal Jordan, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield, Magic Johnson, Shaq, Andre Agassi, Floyd Mayweather, Kelly Slater. Actors like The Rock, Bruce Willis, Taye Diggs, John Travolta, Samuel L Jackson, Lawrence Fishburn, Stanley Tucci, James Gandolfini (rip) Patrick Stewart, Yul Brenner, Dave Chapelle, Robert Duval, Ed Harris. It's a legit power look especially with a beard and originally the samurai would shave the top of their head called "chonmage" so it was more comfortable to wear the kabuto helmet.
3:54 Please refrain in future from including such handsome interview subjects in your videos, it's very distracting... We do however need a whole vid on dude at 8:47, and whatever the hell his deal is. Hell yeah.
Ageing doesn't necessarily mean losing the hair for men, I've known guys with great hair well into their 70s, including my grandfather, and a saxophonist friend of my mother's who was in her band, who had really lovely black floppy thick short hair in his 60s. Whilst I prefer a full head of hair, what looks worse is greasy combover bits, if you are going bald I think it's better just to rock that rather than cling to hair hope lol. Also some guys just suit bald better like Richard OBrien, I can't picture him with hair at all. (From The Crystal Maze and Rocky Horror Show)
I personally like the bald look. It can add heaps of character. It’s a bit strange that some Japanese women in this interview consider baldness ’dirty’ (how does that logically make sense?), but nevertheless good to hear their honest opinion. Beards are also, often, considered dirty. (I’m a baldie with a beard) Japanese people often refer to bald guys as ‘Tako’ (octopus), btw. Side note: Japanese Buddhist monks and priests are most often bald, and I have never seen a homeless bald person…
A little bit of generalization: manual workers go bald, office workers wear wigs or cosmetic products to hide it. And while office workers are forced to look clean for the job, manual workers often tend to look more natural and compfy, as they lack contact with clients or their job would make them dirty anyway, so dressing up beyond certain level makes no sense. They arent "dirty", but they are more often then not, clothed more casually and not like models from fashion magazines.
I really dont understand why they percieve being bald negative, considering historical hairstyles in Japan as little as 150 years ago, where they were shaving half of their head or even fully in case of buddhist priests and it was a status symbol. Just how did it change so much i such a short time.
I love how the one guy used the One Piece reference lol I'm from the states and many, many guys, even some women have thinning hair. Over here being bald became more of a style of acceptance, rather than the old days of wigs, comb overs, and brutally painful hair implants.
"Stop counting only the things that you have lost" I liked that but why he said about foreign audience, is that some common reference that I don't get?
Im from korea and im 24years old Im hair loss now so my confidence get low and i dont go outside before the night come. Sometimes i think i why should i live. I just wanna live in another country. Because hairloss and bald is mockery in korea.
Anyone else find these answer pretty rude and ignorant? As far as I know, baldness for the most part is genetic and nothing can be done about it. Here in Europe, beeing bald people is pretty common, as long as you take care of the rest, it doesn't matter that much.
It's like enjoy it while you have it. Otherwise I personally think it's sexy for relatively young men to have bold heads. I'm 76 now but had a good set of hair till like 3yrs ago but had cancer treatment and with that hair became so thin and lost almost all on the top although can't see it myself from the front. I tried to shave it all but then you'd have to do it constantly or it will look unkept so decided to keep some length. I bet I look hideous but could care or less at this point.
Interview them about young guys in skinhead culture! i think they will have different perspective about them. Balding is different from deliberately shaving hair.
85% of all men lose hair before they reach 50 years old. Soooo It's absolutely normal. The speed at which that happens, is dictated by STRESS and genetics though.
It's 95% genetics. Stress is not really a factor, unless it is really extreme stress that is also causing health problems. (Balding is not a health problem normally)
The guy with bleached blond/yellow hair will most likely go bald before a man who eats food with additive 🤦🏻♀️ seriously dude? balding is not food related but genetics!
