64 What's the difference: East vs West Japan? (Kanto vs Kansai)

On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What's the difference: East vs West Japan?

Topics Discussed

• Some of the differences observed in East and West Japan (higashi and nishi nihon)
• Differences in culture and food seen in Kansai and Kanto
• Where the border between East and West Japan is
• The difference in how people from East vs West Japan use escalators
• About where Ishikawa is in relation to East vs West Japan
• Theories about the origin of the escalator difference in East vs West Japan
• The difference in hertz between East vs West Japan
• About differences in syntax/language in East vs West Japan
• Language differences in Kansai vs Kanto
• Naosu vs Katazukeru/Shimau
• Shoppai vs Karai/shiokarai
• Sasareru vs Kamareru/Kuwareru
• Makku vs Makudo
• USJ vs Yuniba
• Nikuman vs Butaman
• Sauces used in East and West Japan
• Taste preferences in East vs West Japan (Kansai vs Kanto)
• Tamagoyaki/dashimakitamago in Kanto vs Kansai
• Mochi in Kansai vs Kanto
• How miso soup placement may vary depending on whether you are in Kansai or Kanto
• About aburasoba
• Ishikawa curry
• What torotaku is
• What monjayaki is
• And much more!

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