This article explores the history and current trends of body hair in Japan, as well as how cultural and social influences have shaped attitudes towards body hair. Historically, body hair has been viewed differently in Japan compared to other countries, but today it is generally seen as unappealing. Beauty standards play an important role when it comes to opinions about what constitutes acceptable levels of visible bodily features such as facial/body/pubic area etc…hair, with different expectations for men versus women. Attitudes towards body hair vary across different generations, with younger generations tending to be more accepting than older generations.