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Japanese ambassador praises scouse dish as ‘boss scran’ during Liverpool trip

Japanese ambassador to UK embraces classic Scouse cuisine and slang
  • The Japanese ambassador to the UK, Hiroshi Suzuki, embraced Scouse cuisine and slang during his recent visit to Liverpool.
  • This marked his first formal visit to the Liverpool City Region since his appointment as ambassador in September.
  • Social media clips showed Ambassador Suzuki pouring a pint whilst wearing an Everton football shirt, commenting "That's sound bevvy, that!".
  • He also sampled traditional Scouse stew, exclaiming "That's boss scran", demonstrating his engagement with local culture.
  • Watch the video in full above.
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