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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 9:27 am
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Originally Posted by jib71
Sure. I made the comment because I've seen a number of posts on FT where Osaka or Hiroshima are referred to as "Southern" Japan. I don't want to appear pedantic, but I think its worth trying to stem potential confusion. If one tells a Japanese person that one is planning to go to Southern Japan, he will probably start giving advice on Kyushu or Okinawa.
Probably more helpful in that situation to talk about West Japan even if it does seem a little odd to us Western/English speakers.
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