The Surprising Reasons for Samurai's Strange Hairstyle

Have you ever wondered why the samurai have such a strange hairstyle? The special hairstyle is called “chonmage,” and I’ll like to explain about history and culture. Also about where to see this hairstyle today.

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0:00 Let's START!
1:01 How the history of “chonmage” started
2:03 “Chonmage” popular in the Edo period
2:47 How the culture of “chonmage” ended
3:08 The “chonmage” today
3:36 Today’s conclusion

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[LetsaskShogo]

Are there anything else about how samurai looks that interest you?

[chucarnaj]

i never stoped to think about chonmage, interesting how they prioritized function even in hairstyle

[joerivas]

Thank you, I always wondered why. OT One of my nephews ( we are not Asian) started going bald on top of his head. lots of hair on the sides and back just losing it on top. As a joke, I mentioned the "Samurai hairstyle" . A few weeks later when i drove up to see him and his family, he was sporting it!!! I said I told you to do it as a joke!! He looked into it and started getting immersed in Japanese culture, and got to understand different ways of life and nationalities. He works in construction and wears a helmet, so that strip of hair is used like a cushion, just like what you spoke about.

[victoriasinger]

Shogo, you're delightful to watch! When your videos pop up in my queue, I get excited because I know I will learn something interesting from my Japanese friend. Thank you for all the content you put out.

[natfoote]

I appreciate the wisdom and humility of the disclaimer at the beginning. Ancient history is always a matter of an outsider looking in, even when speaking of one's own ancestral culture.

[sonnynick]

I have been so depressed over my hair falling out in my late 20s. Now because of you I can say I’m a samurai in my past life. Thanks bud.

[Punaeased]

I always wondered why they did that, thank you for the detailed and informative explanation!

[guidofaoroconti]

I really like that in the end you always does a resume of all informations

[SMac]

Very interesting. The Europeans just used padding for a liner under their helmets. I suppose relying in your haircut has some advantages in terms of always being prepared to throw on a helmet...although you would have to take time to prepare your hair in that way. Was the hair bound new each day or do you leave it in for a certain period of time?

[bluesdealer]

Makes sense. When I played varsity football, I used to always shave my head because it felt better under the helmet.
My senior year I decided not to, but ended up getting heat stroke during two-a-days (summer preseason) in the brutal 100+ Texas heat.

[rickynomics]

I feel very well informed about a part of samurai culture I never knew about. Your briefing style is condensed and direct, amazing. Great video, thank you.

[청솔향-gu]

strong will to fight through the pain=strong will to fight through the bald

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I happened to stumble upon some of the shorts you've done, maybe, 2 or 3 months ago. I've been hooked since. You are definitely one of my top 5 favorite YouTubers. You have great content. Interesting, educational, and the production quality of your videos is outstanding in my opinion. Thank you for teaching us about your truly amazing culture. Much love and respect from Hempstead Texas!

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[stevecastro]

Thanks for “tying it all together”! And for the great detail on the different chonmage styles. Nearing 1, 000, 000 subs! Gambatte!

[mandomavicus]

I've often wondered if the reason many cultures have various forms of head shaving, especially around the top, is because whoever was influential at some point had male pattern baldness and thought "if I can't have hair then nobody can!" and made up some reason for all the other guys to follow. Only has to happen one time and that's the culture set.

[zacharymcmillan]

During medieval times in Ireland and Scotland priests would shave the frontal part of their heads;the practice was known as "tonsuring",
and a young man who was accepted into the priesthood was said to be
"taking the tonsure." As a matter of fact my own surname;McMillan, literally means
"Son of the tonsured one", denoting that my familial ancestors were those who mainly joined the priesthood.

[michaelmccoy]

Great stuff, shogo-san i always wondered what the dope was on that hairstyle, but never managed to google it. Glad i came across one of your videos. Your channel is one of my favorite YT subscriptions!

[robbuchanan]

This was absolutely fascinating, thanks a million man! Love and respect from Dublin Ireland. I was always interested in Japan's rich culture and this has put be on a learning rabbit hole. Cheers!

[rojogrp]

Your voice makes it really easy to learn somehow, you sound so peaceful