SaYo and Kanakoron's Chatting Over Tea #14: Things We Wish We Had from Japan Part 2 + More

We talk about the moments we miss the comfort of floor heating.

The conversation begins with the magnificence of floor heating in Japanese winters. Once you experience that gentle warmth rising from your feet, it's hard to forget. They touch on technical aspects, such as the difference in living environments in the US and the unique system of pipes installed beneath the floor. It is deeply touching to hear the two reflect on this comfort that is so hard to find abroad.

I was surprised by how high the airtightness of Japanese houses was.

In the middle of the show, a little anecdote about a house the two experienced in a certain place pops up. It’s a surprising story about how the front door wouldn't open properly because the house was so airtight. It might make you laugh thinking, "Does that really happen?" but it goes to show just how much the performance of Japanese buildings has evolved.

We realized that the term for air conditioning differs between overseas and Japan.

In the second half, they talk about AC units that handle both cooling and heating. That appliance familiar in Japan might actually be a bit unique globally. The conversation reveals cultural differences, covering how to express it in English and the convenience of switching between cooling and heating. The talk goes even deeper, so please be sure to listen to the full episode.