The term “herbivore men” (sōshoku danshi) is often used, suggesting a passive, non-assertive male who avoids romance and family responsibility. #herbivoremenwww.npr.org/2009/11/25/1...
In Japan, traditional gender norms still hold strong: men are expected to be the primary earners and women the primary caregivers. Men who reject marriage or dating are often seen as shirking these societal duties, so media and public discourse portray them as “part of the problem.”
I think that japanese men who choose not to date or marry are being blamed for Japan’s low birthrate but they are deeper issues. High living costs, limited childcare, and a demanding work culture make raising children challenging for many. #Japanesemasculinity
Food carries cultural baggage: mooncakes symbolize unity, but younger generations see them as “too heavy” or old-fashioned. Brands now sell ice-cream mooncakes to stay relevant. 🥮🍨 #TraditionalFoodways#NewFoods
Global brands pressure traditional diets: KFC markets “Christmas chicken” in Japan, replacing fish or noodles with fried buckets. A Western holiday ritual becomes a new local tradition. 🍗#HolidayCooking #CulturalChange#DietaryShift
Diets in East Asia are shifting: rice & veggies give way to meat, dairy & processed snacks. Even Lunar New Year sweets increasingly come in commercial, imported packaging #transitionaldining
Associating certain nose shapes or eyelids only with Caucasian beauty disregards the global diversity of features. For instance, high nose bridges or double eyelids exist naturally in many non-Caucasian populations.
Double-eyelid surgery is often interpreted as a desire to look “Western.” However, in many Asian contexts, it is tied to local beauty preferences for larger, more expressive eyes, not necessarily Caucasian imitation. #notaboutcaucasian
It is a mistake to assume that all beauty ideals emphasizing whiteness are about aspiring to Caucasian features. Across Asia, lighter skin has historically been associated with class status (not working outdoors), long before colonialism #decolonizebeauty
Also i saw that in mid 2020 thai K-pop fans used hashtags & memes to support pro-democracy protests in Bangkok, trending topics worldwide while shielding activists online. ✨💻 #WhatsHappeningInThailand#KpopTwitter
Through fandom, young people master real-world skills like coordinating hashtags, creating viral memes, editing videos, even managing online communities. So these tools easily translate into activism & social change. #FandomSkills#FanActivism#HashtagPower
K-pop stans turned fandom power into activism: they flooded the #WhiteLivesMatter hashtag with fancams, drowning out racist content. Skills from organizing streaming parties turned into digital protest. ✊🎶 #KpopStans#DigitalActivism#BLM
But sometimes I think that real Korean courses are missing because I only know basic stuff that aren’t even useful in everyday life 🥲 so for me to learn Korean I think that I have to take traditional course !
I watched KPop Demon Hunters and it pushed me to sing a little in Korean it helps my language learning, but I also notice fans saying it’s « not real K-pop » Korea#LearningKorean #KpopDemonHunter
I got into Korean dramas first, and the subtitles pulled me in but then I started picking up little phrases and emotions directly. Just like Dr. Fukunaga said about anime helping students with Japanese, pop culture made me curious enough to keep learning. #NatsukiFukunaga#LearningKorean
Look at the adjectives: resilient, humble, veteran, classy. They say as much about what media (and sponsors) want from athletes as about the people themselves. For men, especially in tennis, steadiness + stoicism are the main virtues
It’s less about the trophies he might add, more about a body that keeps a record of every fight hip, ankle, shoulder. Each scar reads as effort, not failure
Kei Nishikori in Madrid isn’t framed as an untouchable star but as someone who’s learned to live with surgeries, comebacks. The story sells endurance more than revenge ! #KeiNishikori
It is not exactly a « news story »but travel programs often frame Asian destinations as “unchanged” or “lost in time,” focusing on temples, monks, or markets while ignoring modern realities. Reinforce the idea that Asia exists mainly for Western discovery. #notfrozenintime
You speak English so well!” (said to someone who grew up speaking English)…Assumes English proficiency is unusual for Asians, even if they’re native speakers. What is better to say ? Nothing special about language ability… 😜😜#noassumptions #LanguageBias
Luxury ads often borrow lotus flowers, bamboo, or calligraphy only for a “Zen vibe,” ignoring their cultural roots. Stereotypes like “Asia = calm, spiritual” are reinforced in this Kind of ads
@ninadorso0805.bsky.social I think that pop culture is more accessible to our young generation. And when I moved abroad sharing new memes and music was our new bridge. Pop culture gave us a common language when words felt too hard. #korea#apt 😍
It was interesting to see the differences between school in Japan and in France. Because in France we don’t have to take off our shoes before entering class :)
