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In a recently released Japanese comedy film "Oh Oh God Goes to the Village", we meet a male protagonist full of lying flat - Hirano Courage, who has become the representative of those social vagrants who graduated from high school but failed to go on to school. The film is like a mirror, reflecting the true portrayal of some young men in Japanese society today.
The image of Hirano's courage is a microcosm of the male community that is widespread in Japanese society today. They lose their way at important points in life, quickly lose the motivation to struggle, and even choose their work in a highly irresponsible way, as if they choose to spit out the gum in their mouths. This phenomenon is a characteristic of men in today's Japanese society, who feel lost and inactive at critical moments, and eventually avoid reality, preferring to lie down rather than meet the challenges of life.
In this Japanese lying flat group, the concept of "not in love, not married, infertile, and at ease alone" has almost become a consensus. The spread of this concept is having a profound impact on Japanese society. According to the latest white paper of the Japanese government, 70% of men aged 20-30 do not have a spouse or lover, and 40% have not even had dating experience, let alone dating, falling in love or even getting married. The ironic data shows that the virgin rate is rising in Japan, especially in the 30~34 age group, reaching 13.7%. Compared with this, the virgin rate of the same age group in Britain and the United States is only 1.5%~3%, which can be described as a world of difference.
These figures echo the fact that Japan is entering an "era of sexual depression," with more and more Japanese men unwilling to fall in love, get married, or even pursue careers. Behind this phenomenon, do they see through the worldly disturbances, or do they just find comfort in the rotten lying flat? In fact, for most people, behind the choice to become a "virgin" is a helpless move forced by various pressures from society.
The image of the "herbivorous man" written by Japanese writer Maki Fukasawa is the representative of this generation of young men. Unlike the traditional concept of "meat-eating men", they are more reserved, more passive in their feelings, and have a special attitude towards both sex and feelings. This sluggish affection and fear of sex are common characteristics of young Japanese men in Heisei, who gradually become inferior, cowardly, and even closed in a competitive society.
However, these "herbivore men" were once popular with Japanese women because they thought they were better suited for love. As a result, in the case of love in Japan, there is a scene where the roles of men and women are reversed, women begin to actively pursue feelings, while men become shy and passive. However, the "herbivorous men" who can be favored by women are only a minority, and most men who are plain-looking and do not work hard to improve themselves gradually drift away and become lonely flatters.
In Japan, two-dimensional culture prevails, and it has become commonplace for men to pin their spirit and affection on virtual anime characters. Those "lying flat" men who are eliminated in reality project their emotions onto virtual anime women to escape the pressures of real life and find comfort. In the virtual world, they can express themselves honestly and find solace in loneliness.
However, it's not just love and marriage, Japan's low-desire society has also affected the workplace. Japan's long-standing suicide rate is closely linked to a brutal, apathetic workplace climate. Seniority, income, and status in the workplace directly affect the attitude of others towards you, and if you become a loser in the workplace, you may be seen as a "loser" and suffer a double whammy in an environment that lacks empathy and inclusion. As a result, many young people choose to quit their jobs because they feel that on this road, "no matter how much you run, you can never see the end".
These lying men are a wake-up call for Japanese society. Swinging and lying flat is obviously not a mentality worth advocating, and not seeking advancement is not worthy of praise. So, what exactly have they experienced to become "herbivores" who are obedient and close their desires
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