KOREA
Stripes Pacific writers making a toast.

(Screenshot of Stripes Korea video)

When friends gather to break bread and enjoy each other’s company, there’s nothing like beginning with a simple toast.

So, lets toast to friendship in three languages: Japanese, Okinawan (a dialect of Japanese) and Korean.

Cheers!

Kanpai! 乾杯  (Japanese)

Karii! カリー (Okinawan)

Geonbae! 건배! (Korean)

Bottom’s up to our friendship! Kanpai!, Karii! and Geonbae!

Luis Samayoa is a writer based in Tokyo, Japan. Samayoa covers travel, food and culture for Stars and Stripes Japan. Follow along as he explores his new home away from home and checks off destinations from his bucket list.

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