In classical literature and taiga dramas, this is the "perfect" Japanese woman: graceful, obedient, supportive, and resilient. She stands by her man during the economic recession, the war, or the family scandal. While modern women often reject this trope, it remains a powerful undercurrent in matchmaking and conservative families. Romantic storylines featuring this archetype usually end in tragic sacrifice or the quiet triumph of domesticity.
Several public figures are frequently cited as embodiments of Japanese beauty: