Difference in Japans Two Biggest Regions: Kanto and Kansai

... Running head: DIFFERENCE BETWEEN KANTO AND KANSAI Difference in Japan's Two Biggest Region: Kanto and Kansai February 6, 2004 Difference in Japan's Two Biggest Region: Kanto and Kansai When people think about Japanese, they may think that Japanese society has similar way of thinking and behavior. However, when you have enough experience or exposure in many different part of Japan, you will know that Japan has a wide variety of people, with difference in many aspects of live. This paper will disclose differences in ways of thinking and behavior among Japanese living in different parts of Japanese regions. Kansai Region The Kansai region of Japan, or also known as Kinki region, lies in the middle of Japan's main island, Honshu. Japan's capital was located in this area, up until the ruling of Edo era. Kansai region consists of several prefectures. These prefectures are Nara, Wakayama, Mie, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo and Shiga. Kansai region has

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