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Kyoto’s “Ikezū culture” reputation and the “rude rock” local custom examined

A feature explores claims that Kyoto is “rude” due to an alleged ikezū culture. It also discusses the “rude rock” custom cited by some domestic tourists and argues it isn’t particularly rude.

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NEW: Kyoto is infamous for its supposed "ikezu culture" of rudeness. But is Kyoto as spiteful as it's reputed to be? Some domestic tourists point to one local custom, the "rude rock," as proof that it is. But the rude rock isn't particularly rude. And it'
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Kyoto’s “Ikezū culture” reputation and the “rude rock” local custom examined

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NEW: Kyoto is infamous for its supposed "ikezu culture" of rudeness. But is Kyoto as spiteful as it's reputed to be? Some domestic tourists point to one local custom, the "rude rock," as proof that it is. But the rude rock isn't particularly rude. And it'

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