A survey by IBJ, which operates a matchmaking app, found that over 90% of women said men using parasols on dates during a heatwave left either a “good impression” or was something they’d “tolerate.” Meanwhile, 74% of women said their motivation for marriage-hunting itself drops on extremely hot days. On 5ch, reactions to the results were mixed — some posters were positive about “parasol guys,” while others pushed back with comments like “I just can’t stand the look” — revealing a divide in attitudes across generations, regions, and genders.
How do you all feel about men who carry a parasol on a date during a heatwave?
A survey conducted by “IBJ Matching App Lab,” run by IBJ Co., Ltd. (Shinjuku, Tokyo), revealed that over 90% of women responded that a man using a parasol on a date left a “good impression” or was something they’d “tolerate.”
The survey also highlighted a gap in attitudes between men and women when it comes to summer marriage-hunting, with 74% of women saying their motivation drops on extremely hot days.
Source: news.yahoo.co.jp / Original article here
with the falling birthrate, are small and mid-size sash (aluminum window frame) manufacturers in rural areas going to lose work? Go under?
If the population shrinks, the work shrinks too —
every industry's going to shrink
(´･ω･`)☂👍
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No way, no way (AA)
They're already going under
and more will go under from here
Why's that so condescending lol
if an old dude like me used a parasol, people would be totally creeped out
An old guy who looks a bit cool and put-together makes a better impression than one dripping with sweat,
and besides, health matters for old guys too
It's a health item just like air conditioning — don't overthink it, just use one
I've seen grandpas using them, so middle-aged guys shouldn't worry about it either
a combo sun/rain umbrella is handy when it rains too
so I just go with a hat or a kasa (traditional woven hat)
Here in Osaka city, men with parasols are already normal
I use one a lot myself
Why can't you stand the look?
It's the same as when it's raining, isn't it?
What's wrong with that?
I see plenty of guys in their 20s using them too —
walking around the city is hot, after all
Do whatever you want… it's so hot nobody's even looking at anyone else anyway
Top 3 things that are totally finished:
TV, baseball, swimming at the beach, and tanning
Guys with money are usually tanned
Baseball just stopped being on TV as much — the stadiums themselves are absolutely packed
Pro baseball shifted to a business model that makes its money at the ballpark, and revenue keeps hitting record highs
Lotte games used to be empty, but now you can't even get a ticket
By that point you'll be off everyone's romantic radar anyway, so who's even looking?
https://tadaup.jp/8mr4JRt1.jpg
https://tadaup.jp/8FimEyCG.jpg
That's because he's a model lol
Office workers (salarymen) using them look pretty comfortable too, nice
https://tadaup.jp/8bnymQ5r.jpg
https://tadaup.jp/8I7UYyIZ.jpg
A kasa (traditional woven hat) looks cooler
Ronin, ninjas, samurai — real Japanese men have worn kasa since ancient times
https://tadaup.jp/8TSAfCF0.jpg
https://tadaup.jp/8k1GO5xS.jpg
Everyone keeps going on about pale skin, but judging by surveys of women, tanned guys are actually still pretty popular…
Of course a tanned hottie beats pasty-white guys like you
Few Japanese people can tan this nicely
most just turn bright red and end up with sunspots
Background and Talking Points
The topic of “parasol guys” has come up more often in recent years alongside growing awareness of heatwave and UV protection. That said, it’s worth noting this survey was published by IBJ itself, a company that runs a dating/marriage-hunting app — so it comes from a business with a stake in the subject. It’s also worth flagging that “good impression” and “tolerate” are actually two different reactions, even though they’re lumped together as “over 90%.” In the thread, some men expressed discomfort with the idea of carrying a parasol, while women tended to view it more favorably as a heat-countermeasure — highlighting a gender gap in perception. Some posters noted that in urban areas, men using parasols is already unremarkable, pointing to differences by generation and region as well.
*This article is compiled and summarized from the 5ch (News Express+) thread ““Parasol Guys” OK for Marriage-Hunting Dates? Over 90% of Women Say “Good Impression” or “Fine With It”.”
