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December 2, 2010

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Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2010 Kanto vs. Kansai: Most surprising differences Standing on an escalator: Kanto people stand on the left, Kansai on the right Tsuyu sauce for udon: Kansai’s is stronger and thicker Abbreviation for McDonald’s: in Kanto it’s “Makku,” but Kansai is “Makudo” Sliced bread preferences: Kanto-ites like 6-8 slices per […]

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Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on December 2010

Kanto vs. Kansai: Most surprising differences

  1. Standing on an escalator: Kanto people stand on the left, Kansai on the right
  2. Tsuyu sauce for udon: Kansai’s is stronger and thicker
  3. Abbreviation for McDonald’s: in Kanto it’s “Makku,” but Kansai is “Makudo”
  4. Sliced bread preferences: Kanto-ites like 6-8 slices per pack; Kansai-jin 4-6
  5. Tare sauce for tokoroten (a dish of sliced gelatin strips): vinegar-soy (Kansai) vs. brown sugar (Kanto)
  6. Takoyaki: a snack in Kanto, it’s a main dish in Kansai
  7. Timing for ochugen gifts: Aug 15 in Kansai, July 15 in Kanto
  8. Use of the word jibun (“me”): Kansai people use it to refer to others as well
  9. Mixed juice: Kanto people drink vegetable juice, but Kansai-ers prefer fruit juice
  10. Fish preparation: Kanto chefs slice it down the back, but in Kansai it’s along the stomach

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