Local stereotypes

[tazzy]

I'm wondering, what local stereotypes are there for various regions of Japan?
I occasionally see snippets of them pop up in Japanese films and anime but don't really get much of it.
I know for instance in countries in Europe there are well developed stereotypes for the different regions. What are they for Japan?

[tokusatsufan]

The Idiot from Osaka,Tohoku dialect being Upper Class Twits...Look them up on TV Tropes.

[Ryzorian]

I'm from the Midwest in Iowa, so I'm either a Hick or a Country Bumpkin.

[tazzy]

Originally Posted by tokusatsufan

The Idiot from Osaka,Tohoku dialect being Upper Class Twits...Look them up on TV Tropes.

Bit basic tv tropes.
No people with indepth Japan knowledge here?

[termogard]

Originally Posted by tazzy

I know for instance in countries in Europe there are well developed stereotypes for the different regions.

Examples, please!

[ps99]

Certainly according to this page the Japanese love to talk about the regional quirks of their fellow citizens. it even has a name - "Kenminsei"

Japanese personality types by region

[masaegu]

Originally Posted by tazzy

I'm wondering, what local stereotypes are there for various regions of Japan?
I occasionally see snippets of them pop up in Japanese films and anime but don't really get much of it.
I know for instance in countries in Europe there are well developed stereotypes for the different regions. What are they for Japan?

The quiet Kyushu man
The beautiful Akita woman
The stingy Nagoyan
The busy and cold Tokyoite
The conservative and exclusive Kyoto native
The perseverent Tohoku man
The drink-and-dance-all-night Okinawan
The good-at-business Osakan
The open-minded and uninhibited Dosanko (Dosanko = Hokkaido person)

I could go on but will quit there.

[tokusatsufan]

Originally Posted by tazzy

Bit basic tv tropes.
No people with indepth Japan knowledge here?

TV Tropes isn't basic!