As the main page points out, non-Asians typically mistake one East Asian ethnicity for another. Here's a couple "guides" this troper found on Yahoo Answers to help this page get started: First: "ok these are GENERAL observations that I have noticed over the years. This does not apply to everybody so do not get offended. These are my observations from my own experiences from telling them apart: Chinese- more rounded faces, higher cheekbones, medium to light tan skin, broader noses. Korean- lighter skin, smaller eyes, high cheekbones, eyes seem closer together. 1. Koreans 2. Japanese 3. Chinese