What I Wish I had Known About Kiwi Culture — Mayuko Nakamura

 

 It has been 5 weeks since I came in New Zealand. I think I got used to live in here. Before getting used to new life, I was surprised in many times. Then, I would like to introduce a couple of information that I thought I wanted to know before coming to New Zealand. 

First one is, there is a strict rule about shower. In New Zealand, people cannot use much hot water in one day so when my host mother told me that I had to finish taking shower in 9 minutes. I was surprised. When I was in Japan, I used to take shower for 15 minutes at least so I was worried I would not be able to finish the shower in 9 minutes. However I could get used to this culture. 

Second, you should bring clothes with hoods. Most people in New Zealand don’t use umbrellas. I would like to recommend to bring hoodies and it helps to fit New Zealand culture.



 

Comments

  1. Usa YamagamiJuly 20, 2022 at 4:38 PM

    Hi, Mayuko. As you said, New Zealanders are very strict about water. It is difficult for the Japanese, but let's get used to each other.

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  2. Ayano YoshiikeJuly 20, 2022 at 4:44 PM

    I also agree with you and Usa. I always take a shower for 30 minutes and more in Japan so it was difficult for me to adapt this.

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  3. Mashiro YamashitaJuly 20, 2022 at 4:48 PM

    I didn't know New Zealand don’t use umbrellas, too, but it is rain a lot. We should have brought clothes with wood!

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  4. Yugo KonnoJuly 20, 2022 at 4:48 PM

    Shower time is really severe problem for us, but I think this is a good experience for us.

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  5. TAMONJuly 20, 2022 at 4:51 PM

    I agree with your idea about water. I feel guilty when I used water a lot.

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  6. Shiho MatsuuraJuly 20, 2022 at 4:56 PM

    I also thought I had to bring clothes with a hood ;P Our life in Japan is convenient at shower.

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