{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"A Kanto Vs Kansai Culinary Journey (Ep. 167)","description":"In this episode of Uncanny Japan, Thersa Matsuura explores the culinary rivalry between Kanto (Tokyo region) and Kansai (Osaka\/Kyoto area). Discover the fascinating differences in flavors, preparation methods, and cultural attitudes that shape Japan's regional cuisines - from miso soup bases to tempura batters, unagi cutting techniques, and the contrasting takes on beloved dishes like okonomiyaki and tamagoyaki. [This description contains Amazon affiliate links. If you click on a link and make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.] Uncanny Japan is author Thersa Matsuura.&amp;nbsp;Check out her books including The Book of Japanese Folklore by clicking on the Amazon link.&amp;nbsp; If you'd like to help support the podcast and have a bedtime story read to you monthly, please visit Patreon. Discord: https:\/\/discord.gg\/XdMZTzmyUb Patreon: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/thersamatsuura Website: https:\/\/www.uncannyjapan.com\/ YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@UncannyJapan  Bluesky: https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/uncannyjapan.bsky.social  Mastodon: https:\/\/famichiki.jp\/@UncannyJapan Twitter: https:\/\/twitter.com\/UncannyJapan Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/uncannyjapan\/  Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/uncannyjapan\/  Books on Amazon: https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Thersa-Matsuura\/e\/B002CWZ73Y\/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1500180689&amp;amp;sr=8-1 Buy Me a Coffee (one-time contribution): https:\/\/buymeacoffee.com\/uncannyjapan ","author_name":"Uncanny Japan - Japanese Folklore, Folktales, Myths and Language","author_url":"https:\/\/www.uncannyjapan.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/35542270\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/35542270"}