It’s Not a Medical Check
You are at a party, and someone asks, “What is your blood type?” Don’t worry, they are not planning a transfusion. In Japan, blood type is believed to determine your personality, similar to horoscopes in the West. Over 90% of Japanese people know their type, and asking yours is a common icebreaker.


What Your Type Says About You
Here is the cheat sheet:
・Type AB: Mysterious, genius, dual personality. If you say you are Type A, people will nod and say, “I knew it, your desk is so clean!”
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・Type A: Organized, serious, perfectionist (The typical Japanese image).
・Type B: Creative, wild, selfish, goes their own way.
・Type O: Easygoing, social, natural leader.

The “B” Prejudice
Be careful if you are Type B. In Japan, Type B often has a reputation for being “difficult” or “selfish” in relationships (though also charming). If you want to avoid judgment, or if you genuinely don’t know your type (which shocks Japanese people), just say “I don’t know.” It makes you look mysterious—like an AB!
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