New Member in Japan

Corran Fox · Post by **Corran Fox** » Thu May 24, 2018 5:19 am

Hello All,

I have been lurking and reading up on dolls for some time and have finally saved enough to make my first purchase (EX-Lite). I just wanted to say what a wonderful resource the forum is and hope to be able to add to it as a learn. If anyone needs help with Japanese stuff let me know!

Thanks

30pointbuck · Post by **30pointbuck** » Thu May 24, 2018 9:32 am

Welcome and hope you get her soon!

SuperNothing · Post by **SuperNothing** » Thu May 24, 2018 9:56 am

Welcome, Corran Fox! Glad that you joined us. If it's not asking to much, would you care to share your perspective on the current state of what I hear called the Japanese "Herbavore" movement as it applies to doll lifestyle there?

Corran Fox · Post by **Corran Fox** » Thu May 24, 2018 5:01 pm

SuperNothing wrote:Welcome, Corran Fox! Glad that you joined us. If it's not asking to much, would you care to share your perspective on the current state of what I hear called the Japanese "Herbavore" movement as it applies to doll lifestyle there?

From what I know, dolls are becoming more popular. Adult stores are stocking more of them and expanding their inventory. My local store for example has just gone from having only 2 kinds for sale (a DS doll and Ex-lite) to now having the entire DS body range in stock and on display. The thing is in Japan has so many things a guy can get into (Think Otaku) that perhaps dolls have more competition than in the US or Europe. Dolls are popular for the same reasons in Japan as they are anywhere else but they are the new girls on the block for sure.

what you have to keep in mind is "Herbavore" usually refers only to an approach to women not necessarily life (Otaku and hikikomori are different but can overlap). A "Herbavore" usually has a job (even a good one), works long hours, does lots of activities, goes out with friends), they just are not out looking for a girlfriend/wife. It is usually because life is so demanding in every other area that relationships seem too difficult to manage on top of it all. Japan is not as casual with relationships as the US, especially outside of Tokyo. Japanese culture is highly structured and demanding so "taking it easy" in terms of relationships is seen as a bigger deal than say in the US. From my experience it is not only men but women as well who just would rather avoid the complications of having a relationship and opt for something else to fill the space.

SuperNothing, hope this helps. Is there something specific you wish to know?

Corran Fox · Post by **Corran Fox** » Thu May 24, 2018 5:04 pm

She only took 4 days to arrive! Got her yesterday. here is a link to the post about her and pictures (when I am able).

viewtopic.php?f=143&t=100816

ryuu2368ryuu · Post by **ryuu2368ryuu** » Fri May 25, 2018 12:10 am

Corran Fox
Nice to meet you
I am Japanese and live in the Kanto region of Japan.
I am very glad that TDF members in Japan are found!
Please become a Friend.
I do not understand English, but I use translation software.
I also purchased EX-Lite from arte tokio.
I parted with her a year ago, but I have a few pictures.

Post by **Slew** » Fri May 25, 2018 1:33 am

Hello Corran Fox. > Welcome <

Great to have a new member in Japan.

..and congratulations on sponsoring a cute doll!

Stewie studmuffin · Post by **Stewie studmuffin** » Fri May 25, 2018 1:48 am

Hello and welcome!

Looking forward to seeing your EX-Lite lady when she arrives.

zaxdoll · Post by **zaxdoll** » Fri May 25, 2018 3:08 am

Hello,
and of course : Welcome

Corran Fox · Post by **Corran Fox** » Fri May 25, 2018 4:50 am

ryuu2368ryuu wrote:Corran Fox
Nice to meet you
I am Japanese and live in the Kanto region of Japan.
I am very glad that TDF members in Japan are found!
Please become a Friend.
I do not understand English, but I use translation software.
I also purchased EX-Lite from arte tokio.
I parted with her a year ago, but I have a few pictures.

I am not sure if there is a rule that posts have to be in English but...

初めまして！写真はきれいですね。ブロンドはいいです。私は関西に住んでいます。なぜEX-Liteを諦めたか。新しい人形を買いましたか。

Corran Fox · Post by **Corran Fox** » Fri May 25, 2018 5:02 am

Thank you all for the warm welcome!

ryuu2368ryuu · Post by **ryuu2368ryuu** » Fri May 25, 2018 5:49 am

Corran Fox
日本語で書いてくれて有難う。
Thank you for writing in Japanese.
メンバーが読めるように英語と日本語で書きます。
I write it in English and Japanese so that members can read it.
現在私は関東に住んでいますが、大阪で生まれました。
Currently I live in Kanto but I was born in Osaka.
EX-Liteはとてもよいガールフレンドでした。
EX - Lite was a very good girl friend.
しかし私は西欧の顔が好きです。ブロンドで青い目で高い鼻
But I like the face of Western Europe.Blonde with blue eyes and high nose
そして、おき場所がないので、今はＴＰＥのガールフレンドしかいません。
And since there is no place to go, now there are only TPE girlfriends.

gunsmithcat · Post by **gunsmithcat** » Fri May 25, 2018 8:38 am

Welcome to the forum! I love japanese culture, I'm a big fan of anime, videogames, and Judo!(I did learn some when I was a kid) I have always love martial arts.

HotDiggityDoll · Post by **HotDiggityDoll** » Fri May 25, 2018 8:31 pm

Hi, welcome to TDF!

SuperNothing · Post by **SuperNothing** » Sat May 26, 2018 10:35 am

Corran Fox wrote:
SuperNothing wrote:Welcome, Corran Fox! Glad that you joined us. If it's not asking to much, would you care to share your perspective on the current state of what I hear called the Japanese "Herbavore" movement as it applies to doll lifestyle there?
From what I know, dolls are becoming more popular. Adult stores are stocking more of them and expanding their inventory. My local store for example has just gone from having only 2 kinds for sale (a DS doll and Ex-lite) to now having the entire DS body range in stock and on display. The thing is in Japan has so many things a guy can get into (Think Otaku) that perhaps dolls have more competition than in the US or Europe. Dolls are popular for the same reasons in Japan as they are anywhere else but they are the new girls on the block for sure.

what you have to keep in mind is "Herbavore" usually refers only to an approach to women not necessarily life (Otaku and hikikomori are different but can overlap). A "Herbavore" usually has a job (even a good one), works long hours, does lots of activities, goes out with friends), they just are not out looking for a girlfriend/wife. It is usually because life is so demanding in every other area that relationships seem too difficult to manage on top of it all. Japan is not as casual with relationships as the US, especially outside of Tokyo. Japanese culture is highly structured and demanding so "taking it easy" in terms of relationships is seen as a bigger deal than say in the US. From my experience it is not only men but women as well who just would rather avoid the complications of having a relationship and opt for something else to fill the space.

SuperNothing, hope this helps. Is there something specific you wish to know?

Thank you, Corran Fox. I looked up Otaku and hikikomori and understand those lifestyles better now. I guess I'm curious about how you see "Herbavores" that choose dolls over RG's (Real Girls) and if there is any difference in acceptance by society as it is still considered "creepy" by many here in the west, though I expect that to change just like the more common acceptance of pornography. Some of us look to Japan as a starting ground of many technological and cultural developments eventually embraced here in the west. Do you think doll culture may be another example of this?