Junichiro Koizumi’s Hair: Perm or Natural? Chris Burgess: Research Presentation 1. Introduction/Background • Name: Junichiro Koizumi (小泉 純一郎) • Born January 8, 1942 • Economic reformer • Served as PM of Japan (LDP) from 2001 to 2006. • Only Prime Minister to have served more than five years in office since 1982! OUTLINE 2) Defining Terms 3) Evidence for perm 4) Evidence for natural 5) Analysing the Evidence 6) Conclusion/Future Research 2. Defining Terms Perm (パｰﾏ) “a hairstyle produced by treatment with heat, chemicals etc. which gives longlasting waves, curls, or other shaping” (Oxford Dictionary 1996:878) 2. Defining Terms Perm (パｰﾏ) “a hairstyle produced by treatment with heat, chemicals etc. which gives longlasting waves, curls, or other shaping” (Oxford Dictionary 1996:878) 2. Defining Terms Perm (パｰﾏ) “a hairstyle produced by treatment with heat, chemicals etc. which gives longlasting waves, curls, or other shaping” (Oxford Dictionary 1996:878) OUTLINE 2) Defining Terms 3) Evidence for perm 4) Evidence for natural 5) Analysing the Evidence 6) Conclusion/Future Research 3) Evidence for Perm 3.1) Visual presence of waves and curls 3.2) ‘Lion’ nickname (ししろ・ライオンキング) 3.3) Ex-wife’s comments… 3.1 Visual Presence: “waves, curls or other shaping” Perm (パｰﾏ) “a hairstyle produced by treatment with heat, chemicals etc. which gives longlasting waves, curls, or other shaping”) 3.2 ‘Lion’Nickname Perm (パｰﾏ) “a hairstyle produced by treatment with heat, chemicals etc. which gives longlasting waves, curls, or other shaping”) http://www.kantei.go.jp/foreign/m-magazine/backnumber/2005/0224.html 3.3 Ex-wife’s comments “Junichiro’s hair always used to be a mess in the morning, so I encouraged him to have a perm. It is thanks to my advice that he, not Hashimoto, became Prime Minister.” (quoted in Yomiuri Shimbun, 17.9.03 p. 8) OUTLINE 2) Defining Terms 3) Evidence for perm 4) Evidence for natural 5) Analysing the Evidence 6) Conclusion/Future Research 4) Evidence for Natural 4.1) Picture as a high school student 4.2) Quote from hair dresser 4.3) Data on male perms in Japan 4.1 Picture as a high school student Perm (パｰﾏ) “a hairstyle produced by treatment with heat, chemicals etc. which gives longlasting waves, curls, or other shaping”) 4.2 Quote from Hairdresser “He comes to my shop once a month. I don’t add any chemicals or do anything to his hair. It’s just natural!” Perm Teruo (パｰﾏ) Nakagomi, personal interview 10.10.10 “a hairstyle produced by treatment with heat, chemicals etc. which gives longlasting waves, curls, or other shaping”) 4.3 Data on Male Perms in Japan Figure 1: % of Men with Perms in Japan, Italy, Korea, Kenya, & US (2003) 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Japan f America Italy Korea Kenya SOURCE: Japan Hair Association (2004: 56) OUTLINE 2) Defining Terms 3) Evidence for perm 4) Evidence for natural 5) Analysing the Evidence 6) Conclusion/Future Research Analysing the Evidence Perm 3.1) Visual presence – Just looking like a perm is not enough Perm (パｰﾏ) “a hairstyle produced by treatment with heat, chemicals etc. which gives longlasting waves, curls, or other shaping”) Analysing the Evidence Perm 3.1) Visual presence – Just looking like a perm is not enough 3.2) Nickname – Name does not necessarily prove anything Analysing the Evidence Perm 3.1) Visual presence – Just looking like a perm is not enough 3.2) Nickname – Name does not necessarily prove anything 3.3) Ex-wife’s comments “Junichiro’s hair always used to be a mess in the morning, so I encouraged him to have a perm. It is thanks to my advice that he, not Hashimoto, became Prime Minister.” (quoted in Yomiuri Shimbun, 17.9.03 p. 8) Analysing the Evidence Perm 3.1) Visual presence – Just looking like a perm is not enough 3.2) Nickname – Name does not necessarily prove anything 3.3) Ex-wife’s comments – Biased/personal vendetta? Analysing the Evidence Natural 4.1) High-school picture – Convincing: the camera doesn’t lie… Analysing the Evidence Natural 4.1) High-school picture – Convincing: the camera doesn’t lie… 4.2) Quote from hairdresser “He comes to my shop once a month. I don’t add any chemicals or do anything to his hair. It’s just natural!” Teruo Nakagomi, personal interview 10.10.10 Analysing the Evidence Natural 4.1) High-school picture – Convincing: the camera doesn’t lie… 4.2) Quote from hairdresser – Trustworthy source, recent interview Analysing the Evidence Natural 4.1) High-school picture – Convincing: the camera doesn’t lie… 4.2) Quote from hairdresser – Trustworthy source, recent interview 4.3) Data on Japanese men with perms Figure 1: Japanese Men with Perms (%) 2003 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 Japan America Italy Korea Kenya SOURCE: Japan Hair Association (2004: 56) Analysing the Evidence Natural 4.1) High-school picture – Convincing: the camera doesn’t lie… 4.2) Quote from hairdresser – Trustworthy source 4.3) Data on Japanese men with perms – Suggestive but not conclusive evidence OUTLINE 2) Defining Terms 3) Evidence for perm 4) Evidence for natural 5) Analysing the Evidence 6) Conclusion/Future Research Perm or Natural? The Answer is…. Natural Future Research • Is there any connection between length of hair and political success? 5 years 1 year ???? OUTLINE 2) Defining Terms 3) Evidence for perm 4) Evidence for natural 5) Analysing the Evidence 6) Conclusion/Future Research Junichiro Koizumi’s Hair: Perm or Natural? Chris Burgess: Research Presentation
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