According to the information I found, some Japanese schools do indeed have a rule that forbids female students from wearing ponytails. But it is by no means a universal nationwide ban, as being suggested by some English-language publications.
Japanese schools have banned female students from wearing their hair in ponytails as they fear the “nape of their necks” could “sexually excite” male students.
They work just as well at a bar as they do at the gym, and they're perfect in the summer for keeping our hair off our faces and necks. The bad news is that regularly wearing your hair in a high, tight pony can result in hair damage - and in some extreme cases, permanent hair loss.
The school's regulations stipulate that hairstyles should not be “trendy” but should be “clean and appropriate for a high school student”. Students are not permitted to dye or bleach their hair, or style it with a hairdryer, but the rules make no mention of braiding.
TOKYO -- Controversial school rules including on underwear color and dyeing hair black will be abolished from public high schools and other educational institutions run by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government during the 2022 academic year, the Mainichi Shimbun has learned.
At the end of the 2019 school year, it began allowing girls to wear pants. At the end of 2021, girls were given the option of wearing neckties, no longer limited to bow ties. Following consultations with parents while gradually adding options, the school ended up completely overhauling the uniforms.
A ponytail is a practical choice as it keeps hair out of the eyes when doing many jobs or hobbies. It is not uncommon to require long hair to be tied up for safety reasons in an environment like wood shops, laboratories, sporting activities, hospitals etc., even where hair nets are not mandatory.
Controversial rule change regarding ponytails
New rules in Japanese schools stipulate that female students are no longer allowed to tie their hair in ponytails. The rule was put in place for fear of female students seducing male students and teachers with the glorious napes of their necks.
Japanese Schools Are Still Banning Ponytails Because They Could 'Sexually Excite' Men. “They're worried boys will look at girls,” a former teacher explains. From the length of students' socks to the color of their underwear, Japanese schools are infamous for their strict requirements on what pupils can wear.
Trousers are fine, jeans are fine, skirts are fine. Many Japanese young women are covered up A LOT on the top half but have very short shirts and that seems to be fine, for some reason. If you do this, just keep in mind that you will be bending down to take shoes on and off, more often than normal.
Ponytail palms Beaucarnea recurvata are not actually palms, rather they grow in a palm like shape, and are native to the deserts of Eastern Mexico. Although ponytail plants are not edible, I have always loved their wacky Dr. Seuss silhouette and have visited them in Botanical Gardens all over Australia.
Do Japanese Schools Allow Long Hair? It is generally up to each individual school to determine its own policies regarding students' hairstyles. Some schools in Japan may have specific rules regarding the length or style of students' hair, while others may have more relaxed policies.
Ikegawa is seen asking why two-block haircuts are not permitted, to which Fujita replies, “There are cases when [students] have become involved in incidents or accidents as a result of their appearance and other factors, so it is decided from the perspective of protecting the students.”
A general observation across experiments was that straight hair was perceived as younger, healthier, and more attractive than wavy hair and darker shades (medium copper and brown) were perceived more positively than blonde hair.
However, it is important to protect your hair strands from friction while sleeping. This can be done by putting your hair back into a loose ponytail, loose braid or loose bun with silk or satin scrunchies — or by sleeping with hair in a satin or silk hair bonnet.
So she most likely thought you were cute and wanted to get your attention. ALot of girls do this~ Also when my hair's down and I tie it up, either It's too hot or my hairs messy and I don't want the guy to see me like that. So either she was too hot or she didn't want you to see her with bad hair.
For men with long hair, a man bun is a style that features a ponytail or bunch of hair, bundled together somewhere on the crown. When the bun is placed high on the head, it's usually referred to as a topknot.
Not every person and their choices are the same, in short, every person has their likes and dislikes. I can say that its a proportion of 50–50. Some men like women with ponytails and some like them with open and down hair. In both the looks you will gain confidence, as well as, choose your hairstyle wisely.
In Japanese schools, students do not have unnaturally dyed hair or eccentric hair styles. Piercings, earrings, necklaces and rings are not allowed in schools. Students cannot wear makeup, perfume, or have visible tattoos. Female students cannot wear skirts above the knees or high heels.
Japan's use of school uniforms can be traced back to the Meiji period (1868-1912), when the government sought to modernize and westernize the country. The sailor suit-style uniform was introduced in the 1920s to promote gender equality, as boys and girls wore similar clothing.
Some good news, while slurping can be a sign of bad manners in other countries, in Japan it's completely acceptable and encouraged. In Japanese culture slurping your noodles shows how MUCH you are enjoying your meal.