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Worthwhile Way

Words: Loren • November 17, 2013

Worthwhile Way
Worthwhile Way

Worthwhile Way

SPB: What is the biggest difference you experience between Japanese and American audiences?

Chegeno: I think the biggest difference is the mind of positive or the negative.

Aki: No offense to everybody who is Japanese and American, Japanese audiences [are] rather quiet. American [audiences are] always cheerful.

Loren • November 17, 2013

Worthwhile Way
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