Why Japanese women are thin?

[Muz1234]

Why Japanese women are thin?

 

[CoolKevin]

because they are running from you

 

[teetsheeps]

generally japanese meals (home-cooked or school provided) are quite low in calories

although of cos not all are thin
but
what's your definition of thin?

 

[SpaceNeko]

Thank you @CoolKevin , I needed a laugh today.

 

[bahru]

Why Japanese women are thin?

Maybe Japanese woman just like in any other Asian Countries ( especially China and Korea ) love eating vegetables and fruit also Fish and Raw meat ( Cooked or stewed).. And rarely eat butter and bread.. Except now aday' i think.. Many Japanese modern womab.. eating American junk Food.. Hot Dog.. Coca Cola.. Etc..

 

[ddc04877]

DNA and Genetik

 

[Deltronz]

It’s primarily dietary reasons why most people, Japanese or otherwise are thin.

But, having lived in Japan for a long time, the “thin Japanese” body assumptions placed on women specifically is out of date. There are some who are thin, and some who are thick, curvy, or athletically built.

My thread cites ongoing examples of the later.

 

[Jackdee]

It’s primarily dietary reasons why most people, Japanese or otherwise are thin.

But, having lived in Japan for a long time, the “thin Japanese” body assumptions placed on women specifically is out of date. There are some who are thin, and some who are thick, curvy, or athletically built.

My thread cites ongoing examples of the later.

Have to agree with this. I’ve lived in Japan for years too, and the average lady in the street isn’t necessarily thin. It can’t be denied there are more skinny people on average compared to many other places, but Japan has more than it’s fair share of shapes, especially middle aged women.

 

[放开那飞鸟]

Are they all skinny? I think it’s no different from other countries

 

[lifeisgook]

They are not often skinny in the way that I would define skinny but if you mean just not overweight or obese, compared to other parts of the world the diet is filled with fiber like vegetables and probiotic foods like pickled vegetables, so they have both good stomachs and plenty of digestion aiding foods, although i think in today's japan highly processed instant food and junk food is rising in popularity due to lifestyle changes over the decades so I think Japanese girls might be getting a bit chunkier. Still not to the point of obesity

Here are some popular gravure idols that are known as being plump:
Chitose Yoshino, Ai Shinozaki, Hitomi Kitamura

Rei Ikeda, Airi Igawa and Yui Kudo are heavier amongst idols

Shiori Konno is fatter with every dvd release

On the skinny side I'd categorize girls like
Fuchigami Hikaru, Maity, Momoka Hayashida

Small limbs, flat belly, minimum body fat

Its cherry-picking from gravure idols yes but I think the common Japanese girl is probably just average, they are predisposed by genetics to carry weight around the middle which is a bit easier to hide when your job isn't taking pictures in a bikini

 

[liujianwei48]

Japanese woman is more focus on internet,not as USA woman focus on reality.

 

[osamudazai3]

It is not only about the food they eat. Asian people are thinner on average because of genetics and this is the result of thousand of years genetic adaptation to geographical conditions.

 

[quxinna]

I think japanese boycott pepper made in american for their nationality.

 

[cheeselion]

Why Japanese women are thin?

This is untrue. Women in Japan can have a variety of body types. Japanese women are not uniformly thin. Yes, the obsession with health is widespread in Asia. Asians are efficient in many ways, walk a lot, and work a lot. Because Asians value hard work and creativity, this is how the majority of Asian nations, including China, South Korea, and Japan, have been able to advance economically and technologically.

Also, what exactly do you mean by thin?
Since everyone has a different body type and how fat is distributed on our bodies varies, there is no universal definition of thinness.

Yes, they are in good health. They consume fruits, vegetables, and side dishes. Burgers and meat are extremely popular in America. Let's face it, we don't eat as many fruits and vegetables as Asians do.

They eat in small bowls and properly chew their food before swallowing it. They avoid overeating.

Not all Asians, however, are thin.

 

[BasedReichan]

Because they have shame somwthing western fatbodies have never heard of

 

[liujianwei48]

I don't think japanese girl as thin as LBJ,they are sexy and fat enough for me.but they are really strong diff from american.

 

[patrick45]

They do take better care off themselves and do have all the shit that the so called American diet offers. Biggest thing is the lack of processed food.

 

[daijobudesu]

Probably the rice portion sizes, walking everywhere, and anime metabolism

 

[aronora]

Why Japanese women are thin?

To be honest - Japanese women are growing up bigger too.
In 1980s the average Japanese woman was 155 cm tall and 48 kg weight.
Now the data is - 158 cm tall and 50 kg weight.

But younger women are still relatively thin, with weight less than 50 kg.
Mature Japanese women 50+ are more similar with western ones, in proportions.


While international standards define obesity (by women) with a BMI of 30 or higher, Japan often uses a lower threshold due to typically smaller body frames. The average BMI for young Japanese women is about 20.7, falling within the healthy range (18.5–24.9). Despite this, a strong cultural emphasis on thinness leads many young women to desire a weight below the healthy range, potentially contributing to long-term health issues. Research suggests many young women want to lose weight even when they are not overweight at all, indicating a potential disconnect in perception of a healthy body shape.