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Tonight’s candidate says he looks like a quiet guy but he’s in fact more of a... CABBAGE ROLL!🥬

Or how food is used to describe men’s dating behavior 🤷‍♀️
Back to the beginning: in 2009, the author Maki Fukasawa comes with the expression « herbivore men » to describe men not interested in dating or marriage. The herbivore men or 草食男子, as opposed as the carnivore men, 肉食男子, more aggressive in dating

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbivore_men
Some blame the non sex-driven herbivores for Japan’s low birth rate and claim they lost their virility. They certainly shaked the idea of love and dating, and the place of men (in society, in marriage) in Japan. By wearing cardigans, apparently a typical feature 🤔
However, they don’t really help gender equality, as one could, full of hopes, jump to conclusion... see this great article from @UnseenJapanSite 👇 https://unseenjapan.com/herbivore-men-in-japan-a-step-toward-gender-equality/
Herbivore Men in Japan: A Step Toward Gender Equality? - Unseen Japan

While some herald them as a step forward in gender equality, other experts say that Japan's "herbivore men" are still stuck in traditional gender roles.

https://unseenjapan.com/herbivore-men-in-japan-a-step-toward-gender-equality/
There would be a lot to say but back to our roll cabbage: he’s a tricky one. He looks sweet and harmless like a herbivore (veggie outside)but he’s actually a proactive hunter like a carnivore (meat inside) when drinking with a girl, or alone with her😈 (which sounds kinda scary)
Is there an opposite to Cabbage roll? Great question! Yes! Bacon & asparagus roll. Meat outside, veggie inside, you start to get the image right? Our friend looks like a player but he’s reserved with a cute personality
Between the carnivore and herbivore, there are many types. Like the fish-eating guys (魚食系). Not as aggressive as the carnivore, they are patiently waiting for the woman they like to like them too. And there are many sub-categories 🐟:

Are you more into teriyaki or meunière?
The 豆乳系, or soy milk type is taking care of his skin and appearance, and wants to be in a beautiful, instabae couple

The 鶏肉系, or chicken type is all friendly, fun, charming and before you realize it you fell for him. And he’s here for it💥
Yes, the possibilities are endless!✨

Cream stew men, クリームシチュー系男子 are both sweet and strong

https://tabi-labo.com/225222/cream-stew-men-chara

Omnivore, or 雑食系 is presented as a balanced, popular one

https://tabi-labo.com/220641/omnivorousboy-chara
「クリームシチュー系男子」に共通する7つの特徴

「クリームシチュー系男子」という言葉を聞いたことがありますか？ 強さと優しさの両方を兼ね備えた魅力あふれる男子を意味しています。ここでは、彼らの具体的な項目をチェックしていきましょう。1.優しさにあふれ包容力があるクリームシチューの優しい味に象徴されるように、「クリームシチュー系男子」は優しいハートの持ち主で、人に対する思いやりの気持ちにあふれています。したがって、言葉を発することなく、たたずんで

https://tabi-labo.com/225222/cream-stew-men-chara
Special mention for the « Creamy boy » who’s healing like a cup of hot coffee and a fluffy shortcake. He’s a good listener and a soft, reliable support 🍰

https://japantoday.com/category/features/lifestyle/from-carnivores-to-herbivores-how-men-are-defined-in-japan
This book (I want it please) has in its glossary categories as wild as steak type or gyoza type🥟 Honestly, comparing men to food? Yes 🙌

https://www.shc.co.jp/book/10591 
This book (I want it please) has in its glossary categories as wild as steak type or gyoza type Honestly, comparing men to food? Yes https://www.shc.co.jp/book/10591 
This book (I want it please) has in its glossary categories as wild as steak type or gyoza type Honestly, comparing men to food? Yes https://www.shc.co.jp/book/10591 
Lastly, as we will skip all the « dog type » and other « will boyfriend » for today, we’ll keep it food related with the fasting type : 断食系, a man with a partner, but not much into the physical part of the relationship, and willing to keep his time and life without his partner
Finally, the extreme fasting type, 絶食系, are so uninterested in people regarding flesh matters they can’t even name a celeb they fancy, according to this inspiring paper from @SavvyTokyo

But obviously you won’t find him on Tinder anyway. https://savvytokyo.com/carnivore-herbivore-5-types-men-youll-meet-japan/
From ‘Carnivore’ To ‘Herbivore’: 5+ Types Of Men You’ll Meet In Japan

The “carnivore,” “herbivore,” and “soy milk” guys in Japan explained.

https://savvytokyo.com/carnivore-herbivore-5-types-men-youll-meet-japan/
So, what’s your type? 😏

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