Female Gaze in Japanese Society: Based on the Clue of Iki Aesthetics

Abstract

Based on the current situation of Japanese society and traditional Japanese national concepts, this paper uses Iki aesthetics as a clue to explain the one-sided thinking of contemporary Japanese society on traditional Iki aesthetics. It discusses the relationship between this misunderstanding of Iki aesthetics and the female gaze in Japanese society and explains why the Japanese female gaze focuses on women themselves and often presents a complex appearance of self-loathing. The research in this paper is not only conducive to the academic community to fully grasp the essential characteristics of Iki aesthetics; it also helps the academic community to deeply understand the reasons behind the current situation of Japanese female gaze and has certain academic significance and practical value in promoting theoretical research and practical application of Japanese female gaze.