35 Everyday Things That Differ From Japan Vs. Other Countries As Portrayed By This Comic Artist
Interview With ArtistIt is no secret that culture shock is real, and it can impact one's perspective. Especially if your home country is drastically different from the one you are visiting.
Evangeline Neo shared in her previous Bored Panda post that she studied in Japan, "Tokyo from 2010 to 2014, and noticed a lot of cultural differences". To navigate through them, she decided to portray her experience in the comic series called Evacomics. All of the comics can be found spread out over her two books: "Eva, Kopi and Matcha" and "Eva, Kopi and Matcha 2.0" which are available on Amazon and other eBook platforms (Kindle, iBooks, Google Books, and Kobo).
So today, we invite you to explore the differences and let us know in the comments if you have faced something similar as well.
To learn more about Evangeline and Evacomics, Bored Panda reached out to the artist. Read the full interview below.
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Honestly, eating while walking is not very comfortable either. I'd either end up spilling everything on the road or choking.
I've been to several Comic-Cons here in the US. There are plenty of cosplayers dis(cos)playing their hajoobaloobs there too. And plenty of fan art of characters with their chi-chi-chongas in prominent view. And plenty of "Rule 34" fanart as well XD Maybe it's worse in Japan because of the pervasive culture of anime and manga, but just sayin', the the US it can be just as exploitative/gazonga-filled at conventions.
People in the USA don't respect other people's stuff alot. It is not just the package handlers.
Hah hah, I think I would much prefer the Singaporean approach to getting to know business partners and colleagues. People always seem more jovial and relaxed over a tasty meal.
This one could never be more truer - you have to go through so many stages to get a job in japan and like you could reach the final stage and then boom not hired..lol
I had to use a laundry mat one time here in America and it was quite a bit of it so I took up two washing machines and when I got a phone call and had to leave real quick and ended up not being quick and came back 2 hours later and they were already out of the dryer and folded LOL
the entire country is so small. i should know lol, i live in singapore
It's easy in Korea. Acquaintance gets $50, friends&family get $100. Super close friends or family, more but no idea. My his and once gave 2 really close friends of his $400 for each of their weddings which were on the same weekend. It was an expensive month...
I just wanna know why there's a bunch of penguins. Did ppl turn into them?? Are they replacing ppl?
No government should be telling its people what times thet can and cannot consume something. It it's legal, let it be legal without politicians being everyone's mother (looking at you, Utah😒).
i'm with singapore on this one. nothing with more than 4 legs has any business indoors...
I think this is saying it’s easy (looks easy) to jump from job to job in a progressive way, but in Japan it’s a constant slog within the same organization until you die? Correct me if I’m wrong!
In case it's not obvious, everything shown for Singapore is in Japanese.
yeah -100 for japan on this one. I think every graduate should take a few months if not an entire year to travel around and get a since of freedom before getting back to work
I love fruit in Japan but at the same time it is really expensive and sometimes not worth it. I miss fruits from the states alot
One point for Singapore. Let me explain. I'm a chef, and I would much rather take constructive criticism then be lied to. In Singapore, I'd know what to change next time I make this, but in Japan it just keeps tasting bad, and people still have to eat it. (Side note, if I ever leave a rude comment, it's not on purpose, and just reply telling me I was rude. I'll delete the comment and know what to avoid next time.)
I'm so happy this post shows goodness and badness of both the countries instead of showing one of them as superior :D
If anyone is wondering the score(as of May 8th 2023) is Japan: 22 Singapore: 20
Thank you, I was wondering what the score would be!
Load More Replies...This post is really good about showing the strengths and weaknesses of each place. There is no "grass is greener on the other side." We all have similar issues that we're dealing with and one place may be better in one way but worse in another.
I'm so happy this post shows goodness and badness of both the countries instead of showing one of them as superior :D
If anyone is wondering the score(as of May 8th 2023) is Japan: 22 Singapore: 20
Thank you, I was wondering what the score would be!
Load More Replies...This post is really good about showing the strengths and weaknesses of each place. There is no "grass is greener on the other side." We all have similar issues that we're dealing with and one place may be better in one way but worse in another.
