The Gap Between Perception and Reality: What Japanese Women Find Attractive

4. He looks thin, but I saw his shapely biceps peeking out of his short sleeves.


Some Japanese women reported that a difference in physical appearance made their hearts beat faster. “He has such a boyish look, but he’s a muscle machine under his shirt!” and “His clothes make him look skinny, but he’s really a macho man,” are some of the comments we received. If you’re not confident in your looks right now, it’s never too late to start working out before the warmer weather comes.