Is it true that Japanese people have bigger heads than people from other countries? (no harm intended)?

Question

I am a foreigner living in Japan and I've had this discussion with some friends. Japanese people seem to have bigger, more squared heads than... us. I'm not sure if it's scientifically true. It might be an optical illusion due to their having thicker and more abundant hair.
They are thinner too, on average. That's another reason why their heads might seem bigger.
On the other hand, japanese kids definitely seem to have bigger heads than western kids.
What do you think/know?

Answer 1

Most are my size. The thing about the hair is true too, as I have the same type (I'm half Native American) and it is thicker and more abundant--something my hairdresser told me. But every person's head should be proportionate to their body unless there's a condition that causes it to be larger or smaller.

Answer 2

That's weird. I've never noticed that! I'm half Japanese and lived in Japan for a year and never noticed it. I'll be looking out for that now, though! I'm headed to the Japanese grocery store today and will be glancing around as I shop, checking for the large heads. I hope I don't burst out laughing.

Answer 3

Next to Jews, but farther back they make most of the scientific discoveries.

So, we get Jews first, Japanese second and whites third.

For such a small country they are an ECONOMIC GIANT. Shaming such countries as Philipines, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Afirca, etc.

Answer 4

why do u care? just let them live their lives with their big heads!

Answer 5

I don't know if anything has proven scientifically. I agree though!

'-)

Answer 6

Didn't know that. but then again, I can't tell the difference between them and chinese

Answer 7

I didn't want to go there, but they also have small feet too! lol

Answer 8

LEAVE THEM ALONE! THEY ARE A BUNCH OF HARD WORKING PEOPLE

Answer 9

well maybe that's why they are smarter than us.