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Tokyo vs. Osaka - Vote for which city you like better!

April 23rd, 2009

Tokyo and Osaka are both awesome Japanese cities to visit but they are also very different.  Some differences between the two cities are obvious when you visit, like the spoken dialect. But others are more subtle, like escalator manners!

In this episode, we talk about these differences as well as some fun facts about Tokyo and Osaka! Plus, you’ll find out which of these two cities we like more. But we don’t want it to stop there - we want to know what you think too! Vote in the comments below and tell us which city you like better!

 
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Japanese Manners 101 - Some CRUCIAL Basics

April 7th, 2009

Japanese manners are not something to take lightly… do the wrong thing and you will likely be mischaracterized. In this video we cover:

  • Shoe and slipper rules
  • Basic ohashi (chopstick) rules
  • Tipping while in Japan
  • A funny story ;)

Thanks to Stephanie for the idea! Ganbatte and enjoy! Bonus footage of Aaron doing the “Hula.”

 
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