I am the Warrior

After finally taking the time to order a blood test kit online, I have determined my ketsuekigata (血液型). As my fellow residents are no doubt aware, the Japanese place a great deal of significance on how their blood types influence personality.

Blood type theory

Japanese blood types

Type O – The Warrior

trendsetter

loyal

passionate

self-confident

independent

ambitious

vain

jealous

Type A – The Farmer

calm

patient

sensitive

responsible

overcautious

stubborn

unable to relax

Type B – The Hunter

individualist

dislike custom

strong

optimistic

creative

flexible

wild

unpredictable

Type AB – The Humanist

cool

controlled

rational

sociable

popular

critical

sometimes standoffish

indecisive

And my students thought I was a stuck-up type A… ha!