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

<p>On this episode of <em>Ichimon Japan</em> we ask: What's the difference: East vs West Japan?</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Topics Discussed<br /></strong></h2> <ul> <li>Some of the differences observed in East and West Japan (higashi and nishi nihon)</li> <li>Differences in culture and food seen in Kansai and Kanto</li> <li>Where the border between East and West Japan is</li> <li>The difference in how people from East vs West Japan use escalators</li> <li>About where Ishikawa is in relation to East vs West Japan</li> <li>Theories about the origin of the escalator difference in East vs West Japan</li> <li>The difference in hertz between East vs West Japan</li> <li>About differences in syntax/language in East vs West Japan</li> <li>Language differences in Kansai vs Kanto</li> <li>Naosu vs Katazukeru/Shimau</li> <li>Shoppai vs Karai/shiokarai</li> <li>Sasareru vs Kamareru/Kuwareru</li> <li>Makku vs Makudo</li> <li>USJ vs Yuniba</li> <li>Nikuman vs Butaman</li> <li>Sauces used in East and West Japan</li> <li>Taste preferences in East vs West Japan (Kansai vs Kanto)</li> <li>Tamagoyaki/dashimakitamago in Kanto vs Kansai</li> <li>Mochi in Kansai vs Kanto</li> <li>How miso soup placement may vary depending on whether you are in Kansai or Kanto</li> <li>About aburasoba</li> <li>Ishikawa curry</li> <li>What torotaku is</li> <li>What monjayaki is</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Support on Patreon & Ko-fi<br /></strong></h2> <p>If you enjoy <em>Ichimon Japan</em> and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to <em>Japanese Plus</em> <em>Alpha</em>, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying