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Surprising facts about Kanto versus Kansai | JapanLike — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:50:32 +0000

[...] Surprising facts about Kanto versus Kansai 1 whatjapanthinks.com — The two biggest urban areas of Japan are Tokyo and Osaka, and the areas around them are respectively known as Kanto and Kansai. The two have many differences in habits that even the Japanese themselves find surprising, that being the subject of this recent survey from goo Ranking. [...]

By: Steveｎ

Steveｎ — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:49:08 +0000

This is an interesting survey. I had fun reading it and thinking about the characteristics of where I live, which leans more towards the Kansai side of things. But I’ve never heard someone use “makudo” or “butaman”. I can’t imagine having a thick or super salty Udon broth though! Ramen is another story, however.

By: DerekNobuyuki Wallace

DerekNobuyuki Wallace — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 04:53:22 +0000

I hate when people from out of town stand on the left side of the escalator completely clueless when every other person is standing on the right side. Meanwhile a big line-up of irate people pool up behind them.
I would also expect Kansai people to stand on the right side when visiting Kanto as well to not block the escalator.

#12 is surprising. Leeks? Does that mean upon relocating, Spring Onions would be harder to get? (>_<)

By: David

David — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 04:20:23 +0000

Nice one.

I can’t stand that escalator going up to the big man. That whole walk between Hankyu and the Midosuji argggh.

The nikuman vs butaman surprised me. I’ve always used both. The best is #3. There are even communities on Mixi arguing that point… I’m a member of the Makudo not Maku community.