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20 Hilarious Signs You’ll Only See in Japan
When traveling to Japan, it’s hard not to notice the differences between Japanese and Western signage. In Japan, signs are often cartoonish, humorous, blunt, and creative—yet they effectively capture the attention of their intended audience, whether children or adults.
Here are 20 of the funniest signs spotted across Japan, from Tokyo and Kyoto to Okinawa.
20 Funny Signs From Japan
God see you where you pee!
So sorry!
Don’t make us angry!
I am the goat from your soup bowl!
“Massage function is only for posterior cleansing”
Help us to be happy!
I can attack you!
We are cute!
Let us cross the street, we are slow!
Help! My hat is between the train tracks!
Stay out of here! I am serious.
Don’t make us sad!
Keep our city clean!
Tony, don’t shoot me!
Where is the map for toilet?!
I am the Iriomote cat and I can cross the street wherever I want!
Don’t worry, we are here to protect you!
No! Don’t feed me!
Remember to extinguish the fire!
Stop. Don’t even think about it!
Caution! Strong Winds
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