A small but entertaining facet of our trip to Japan was the many signs used to instruct behavior and give warnings. They are impressively graphically-expressive, possibly to make sure even travelers with no concept of the language can understand their point.
Be careful of people biking or you might get smacked in the butt.
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A very good argument for why you shouldn’t rush the doors on the train.
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Most awesome “No Smoking” sign ever!
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The best part: the people shocked by these jerks who are taking up two seats a piece.
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For those who don’t understand how smoking in a public place affects people other than themselves.
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Thankfully, no rocks fell on our heads here.
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The many possible hazards of the Nara park deer.
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Makes much more sense when you know it appears on the train platform. (Assumed approximate translation: “If something of yours falls on the tracks, get a staff person to help you.”) We never got to see that very cool grabby contraption used, sadly.
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General notes on traveling in Japan
Tokyo and area
Nagoya and area
Kyoto and area
Lake Kawaguchiko and area