Muscle Girls Tokyo: The Power-Driven Café Redefining Beauty and Strength in Japan

Harige herself has noted that many people she knew in her school days still hold tightly to the idea that women should strive to be thin above all else. Despite this, she has watched a slow but noticeable transformation in attitudes, especially among younger people who are more open to diverse forms of self-expression. The café has become both a product and a driver of this cultural evolution, encouraging people to reconsider their biases about women's bodies.