#05 Do overseas guests love shoehorns and ear picks? Recommendations for Okinawan cuisine and curry shops, and more
In this episode, Nils, the signboard daughter running a ryokan in Kyoto, talks about the 'little differences between Japan and abroad' that she has felt through her interactions with guests from overseas.
Overseas guests are intrigued by shoehorns.
The Japanese culture of taking off shoes, along with the presence of shoehorns, seems very fresh to people from abroad. The story of some guests finding shoehorns so fascinating that they even purchase them reminds us that tools we use for granted can be a completely new experience for others.
Ear picks might be a unique Japanese care culture.
It seems that using cotton swabs is the norm for ear care abroad, and many people are unaware of the existence of ear picks. Differences in earwax types and care habits between Japan and abroad also seem to exist, and it is very interesting to see how our respective cultures become visible through this topic.
Japanese culture such as dashi and chopsticks is spreading.
Japanese seasonings like soy sauce and dashi, as well as the use of chopsticks, seem to be gradually spreading around the world. There are even guests who feel comfortable with dashi due to dietary restrictions, showing the widening reach of communication through food. It is fascinating to see how the 'obvious' things in Japan and abroad overlap or miss each other, so please listen to the rest of the story.
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