The Japanese emphasis a Unifrom strength in one whole half of the body - so it is strong left , strong right - top to bottom. Canada has the upper and lower body separation. - strong core. So it looks different. I like the Canaidan style - maybe becuase I am used to it. But the Japanese has a very strong side - each time - very strong indeed but also looks militiary and not "siu shia" in Chinese. The French looks very romantic - free flowing. German looks regimentation but much more siu shia than the Japanese. But that is only my opinion.