Do Japanese women have racial preferences when dating?

Japan has a very small foreign population, in fact it is estimated that out of the entire Japanese population only about 2 percent are non-Japanese. However, Japanese people are very welcoming to foreigners and are more often than not very happy to meet people from outside of Japan.

The question of race in Japan in terms of dating preferences is usually one that most Japanese women never really think about.  In the majority of polls, most Japanese women stated that the most important criteria when dating a person depended on how they got along together, how he treated them, whether he is respectful and kind, and whether he was responsible.   

The more pressing concern amongst Japanese women who said they would not date a foreigner focused on not being able to communicate in English because they spoke only Japanese.  The other most common concern was that their partner would not understand Japanese culture and traditions.

It is interesting to note that Japanese view anyone who is not Japanese as a foreigner.   In fact the term “gaijin” means “outsider or foreigner” basically a non-Japanese person. This term applies to anyone who is not Japanese,  it is not based on skin color, religion or creed but literally means anyone who is not Japanese. Therefore whether you are black, white, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Latino, or anything else other than Japanese, you are all equally “gaijin”. Gaijin is not a negative or derogatory word it is merely stating that the person is a non-Japanese.

The majority of Japanese women do not have a preferred racial preference when considering a suitable partner.    Most Japanese women consider of far more importance how the person treats them, whether he is an interesting person, a kind person, a good person and whether he responsible, someone they can depend on.  

Japanese women find a man’s character and personality to be the most attractive feature.   It is more important that there be a compatibility for a strong personal relationship between the two of you.  Do you share common interests? Can you laugh together and cry together? Can she depend on you? Can you depend on her? There should be an emphasis on respect for one another and the ability to understand each other.  This is what is meant by being able to “get along together” which was one of the most common factors cited by Japanese women when deciding on a husband.

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