JAPANimation

i went out on my bike these past few mornings looking for pictures of animation. here, they don't just have signs posted, they have cute little animation to inform people of things. when i see it, i always think "that is so japanese!"....but i am glad sometimes because i am able to get by easier, without knowing how to read this crazy language, thanks to all the drawings. sometimes, the animation isn't enough and i am left wondering. but other times, it is quite clear what they mean. here are some examples from around kanonji:


not quite sure, but something this sign is warning us not to do will make the cans in the city very angry with us!

this little dog is giving the classic japanese "v" in his poster...and holding a bag of his own deposits. these signs are common, something to the effect of..."don't let your dog poop here and then leave it".

i bought a bottle of shower cleaner and i was grateful for the pictures to show me the safety instructions. if they had just left them off, like we do in english usually, i would not have known to use in a ventilated area, keep it out of my eyes, and wash it off of my skin. hahaha


apparently, its ok to park scooters or motor bikes in this garage. this looks like something off the page of manga.


another dog sign right near our apartment. it cracks me up. the dog only has 3 legs! and he looks a little guilty if you ask me!


at this bakery, a samurai monkey makes the donuts.


i think this one is to say "no dumping trash in the river" but apparently, the people here don't understand their own animation as well as i do, because i see lots of garbage in the river all the time.

your guess is as good as mine on this one....that is all kanji at the top and i can't read it. if it were katakana or hiragana i would stand a chance....


again, i don't have a clue. but whatever it is, if you don't abide by the sign, you will really make this little leaf guy angry!


i think if you recycle, a happy can will give you a big bag of money and there will be a big rainbow in the sky.

this is the bus station sign. my roommate always laughs that the mom with her babies in the back has a top knot. i think they all look funny and a bit scary. it doesn't entice me to want to ride the bus.


the "kodomo s.o.s." means, child s.o.s....meaning, this is a safe place for kids to run to if they think they are in danger. pretty cool. some places have cute little signs posted for them.


i am not sure. i need my japanese tutor to tell me what all this means!


i don't think i want to know what this one is for!


this one says "park cleaning" at the bottom. i can only assume its yet another requesting people to clean up after their dogs.


fun times!