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Do Japanese remove body hair?
This article explores the history, practices, and products related to body hair removal in Japan. It discusses the origins of the practice during the Heian Period (794-1185), various methods of hair removal such as shaving, waxing, depilatory creams/gels, electrolysis, laser treatments, and threading. It also explains why Japanese people remove their body hair, such as cultural beauty standards and hygiene. Popular products used for removing body hair in Japan are discussed as well as professional services available for those seeking a more permanent solution. Finally it looks at how technology is advancing and providing new options for safely and effectively removing unwanted bodily hairs with fewer risks involved.