Kumamoto is a Rage

  The dialect in Kumamoto has a distinctive vocabulary and strong inflections at the end of sentences. People from other prefectures often believe residents of this city are arguing because of the harsh-sounding words. Staff from other prefectures might even ask people to leave because of the noise or stench of the language. If you’re planning to visit Kumamoto, be prepared for some rude interactions. While the quake affected entire districts, water supplies remained unbroken for months. The city’s Osumi-class landing ship acted as an heliport and transported food and…

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