What I Wish I Had Known About Kiwi Culture -- Shiho Matsuura

I’ve lived here about 1 month and there is some information about NZ culture would have prepared me better for my experience.

First, it is about stationaries. I found that Japanese stationary are more useful and good qualities and wide varieties. For example, I was surprised that there aren’t mechanical pencils. Also, one day, I brought erasers in Dunedin. However, there are few varieties of goods.

Next, it is about food. Kiwi foods are very tasty but too big for me. I love Japanese food like OSUIMONO or CHAWANNMUSI so they might be strong taste sometimes.

So far, I think I only found differences between Japan and New Zealand which is “above the water of Iceberg”. To learn and find “under the water of iceberg”, I would like to experience NZ culture more.






Comments

  1. Usa YamagamiJuly 20, 2022 at 4:45 PM

    Hi, Shiho. I agree with you that the Japanese stationary level is very high. I am glad I brought more stationery from Japan.

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  2. Ayano YoshiikeJuly 20, 2022 at 4:47 PM

    I'm completely agree with food. I miss Japanese tasty and healthy and wonderful food.

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  3. David WoodfieldJuly 20, 2022 at 4:49 PM

    Hi Shiho, I agree that the range of stationary products in Japanese stores tends to be wider. There are some stores that have some cool stationary, though. Check out Smiggle on George Street and Typo in the Meridian Mall. David :-)

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  4. Mashiro YamashitaJuly 20, 2022 at 4:51 PM

    I was surprised that there wasn't mechanical pencils. I didn’t know, so we should have known before we had come here!

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  5. Yugo KonnoJuly 20, 2022 at 4:52 PM

    I heard that Japanese stationaries are so popular for people in this country because of its convenience.

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  6. TAMONJuly 20, 2022 at 4:54 PM

    I think Japanese stationaries are more useful than NZ's one.

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