[identity profile] redbrunja.livejournal.com 2009-06-11 05:40 am (UTC)(link)
That is really interesting to hear. And this is the first I've heard of herbivore men, though I'm certainly not surprised to hear that it's been going on for a while.

And for all Japan's entrenched gender roles, I really do think that there is a lot of people who are looking for new ways to do things.

[identity profile] onerottenpeach.livejournal.com 2009-06-11 06:05 am (UTC)(link)
Yeah, there are definitely a lot of people in Japan actively trying to dismantle gender stereotypes and roles, which was a really pleasant surprise.

And I'm really sorry for coming across so rudely about the not news thing! That's really embarrassing, especially since a good 3/4 of the time I'm not aware of other global news.

Anyway, thanks for spreading the good word.

[identity profile] redbrunja.livejournal.com 2009-06-11 06:07 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, it's fine.

Actually, right now I'm making an effort to be more aware of news in general - I'm reading a couple blogs/websites and listening to NPR more.