Konichiwa from the Side: Unpacking the Image of a Neat & Clean Married Woman in Japanese Neighborhoods
Imagine a quiet, tree-lined street in a Japanese neighborhood. You see a woman, impeccably dressed, with a gentle smile and a basket of fresh produce in her hand. She’s the epitome of “neat and clean,” the kind of woman who embodies the traditional values of Japanese society. But what does this image really mean? Is …
