Spicy Huo-guo (hot-pot)
China
There are restaurants serving Sichuan cuisine in Japan, but I hardly see this dish.
Ranshu ramen (noodles)
China
This is boiled hand-stretched noodles in a beef broth. It is a dish eaten by ordinary people and has long been popular in China.
Japchae (Noodle dish)
Korea
There are many restaurants serving Korean dishes in Japan, but authentic Korean is the best!
Sundae
Korea
Also called a Korean style sausage, this is pig’s intestine stuffed with pork blood, vegetables and meat.
Kimchi refrigerator
Korea
It’s not a food, but is so popular in Korea that every household has one.
Samgyeopsal
Korea
This is grilled “three-layer” pork (i.e., layered meat on fat). It is hard to find this kind of meat in Japan.
Lu wei
Taiwan
This is a dish of stewed mushrooms and vegetables, served in a herbal soup.
Chou doufu (fermented 'stinky' tofu)
Taiwan
This is a processed food made with tofu. It’s mainly a street food sold at stalls as a light snack.
O-hagi (sweet bean cake)
China
It is tasty and makes a great snack.
Otohime (Toilet flushing sound device)
China
It is a device that creates a flushing sound to cover up unwanted noises of ablution. When I first saw it I had no idea what it was.
Digital photo printing vending machines
China
I can develop my photographs anytime by myself, which is really convenient.
PASMO
Korea
This is a smart card that can be used on trains and buses and as electronic money when shopping.
Bathroom heaters/dryers
Korea
These are really convenient because you can dry your laundry indoors on rainy days.
Erasable ballpoint pens
Korea
It is really helpful when writing documents such as CVs as I can just erase mistakes.
Kotatsu (low tables, covered with a blanket and with a small heater inside)
Korea
It’s so warm that once I get in it, I don’t want to get out.
Melon bread
Korea
This is a bun baked with sweet cookie dough on bread dough. There are so many kinds of bakery products in Japan and they are so tasty—I think they are the best in the world.
Induction-heating cookers
Korea
They are really safe and easy to use.
History
China
Chinese history is so long that even Chinese people can’t learn it all!
Cuisine
China
Chinese is considered one of the world’s “big three” cuisines. Seasonings and cooking methods differ from region to region, so it’s full of variety.
Land area
China
It’s the third largest country in the world.
Hangul (the Korean alphabet)
Korea
I think it is the world’s most unique and scientific writing system.
The Red Devils
Korea
This is the official supporters club of the South Korean national soccer team. The passion and energy of the group on match days is unbelievable!
Passionate people!
Korea
Korean people are passionate about everything and are really emotionally expressive. Sometimes I think Japanese people are quiet and reserved in comparison.
Electrical appliances
Korea
There are many high quality electrical appliances made by LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics, and exports in these are booming.
Cosmetics
Korea
There are many low-priced but high-quality cosmetics.
Night markets
Taiwan
They sell everything from food to clothes and stay open late into the night.