Relationship formation is full of uncertainty. Triggered by the uncertaintyabout proper conduct insocial relationships, I was drawn to understand the ideals that guide our behavior. With t he intentionof using the results in the future to aid analysis of anime, a focus on Japanese women was chosen.In order to study the relationship ideals of Japanese women, two surveys were conducted usingconvenience sampling. The surveys were shared on Facebook groups, on Twitter, and throughpersonal contacts. The first survey was open ended and asked about actual relationship experiencesand how they could have been better. The second survey was closed ended and had the participantsrate 63 p referred partner traits on a 7 point Likert scale. Statistical descriptions of the second surveydata were calculated and t tests conducted to find significant differences in ideal partner preferencesbetween three different age groups of women and between women and men. Upon reflecting on thedata, it was interpreted that b oth genders have the same core relationship ideals in Japan. Therelationship ideals are trust, love and connection. Both genders prefer a partner who is reliable,pleasant, similar, and kind and understanding. Physical attractiveness and wealth and generosity arethe least important traits for both women and men. These hold true for different age groups, exceptfor physical attractiveness being more valued among the youngest.