東あずま男おとこに京きょう女おんな

expression

the best men are from Edo, the best women from Kyoto

Proverb expressing traditional regional stereotypes: Edo men are considered manly and stylish, while Kyoto women are considered refined and elegant.

• 「東あずま男おとこに京きょう女おんな」ということわざがある。

  There is a proverb that says 'the best men are from Edo, the best women from Kyoto.'