One of the first questions a Japanese person may ask you is, “What blood-type are you?
This can seem strange to Westerners who don’t usually discuss their medical history with someone they’ve just met. Psychological history? Sure! But ask about blood type and you may as well audition for Twilight.
“Nice to meet you! BTW What blood type are you? Me too! …You thirsty?”
Blood types are the Japanese Zodiac. Same thing as asking someone his or her sign. (I’m an Aries…ladies.)
The Zodiac Killer seems like such a B-type.
Almost 95% of Japanese know their blood type. It’s one of the first things they learn as kids and some school classes are even divided by type!
About 40% of the Japanese are type A, 30% are O, 20% are B and less than 10% are AB.
Bloody adorable, aren’t they?
Each blood type carries personality traits that were explained in a series of books that are national best sellers in Japan to this day.
Taku Kabeya publishes “B,A,O, AB,” the result of years of research and bloodlust.
Here’s a personality breakdown of each type--very scientific, and 100% accurate in every way.
A: The Responsible Perfectionists
Typical A-Type: Married with 2.3 kids, a job in an office and always on time.
Being the most common type in Japan, A-types are generally seen to be the most “Japanese-y” of the blood types. Unemotional, thoughtful, and able to stick to a task, like say, 50 hours a week doing Excel spreadsheets in a small office with no overtime pay or vacation time.
Love:A’s are compatible with other A’s (naturally) and also AB’s.
O: The Samurai
Typical O-Type: Showing off his high-kicks, again…
O-types are seen as leaders. Confident, with the ability to do anything they set their mind to, so long as they can finish it without getting bored. Athletes, and Prime Ministers are good jobs for O-types.
Love: O is most compatible with O, and A
B: Fast Talking Playboy
B gets the girls by claiming to be an O.
B-types are known as fast-talking, selfish, irresponsible, playboys. Messy and disorganized girls will actually avoid dating B-types. Comedians are thought to be B-types, good for a laugh but not to be taken seriously.
Love: B is most compatible with B and AB
AB: Mad Scientist
Professor AB working his 9th love-potion formula.
AB-types are methodical, intelligent and somewhat crazy. They have the highest percentage of geniuses, as well as psychos. The Gemini of the blood types, they are torn between their A and B nature and not believing in this BS altogether
Love: AB is compatible with all types
So be sure to figure out your blood type before coming to Japan. Donate some blood, or find a Goth kid to bite you and give it their best guess. As an AB, I can’t decide for you.
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