December 8 2009: Now, just because it's been awhile...let's take a look at signs that are found around. For the above...perhaps the persons name is Bar Ber and it's his shop.....just a thought.
The Koara bear is found on one of the local preschools. It's not really spelled wrong....spelled phonetically, the way it is pronounced here...it's perfectly correct. Though I find it harder to say now....but as my language skill progress it might be harder to say it with an "l". As it is, I am finding it very difficult to keep up with my spelling. Ok, it was never the best to begin with, but has rapidly gone down hill lately. Thank goodness spell check works for most of my words...
Now, when out walking where we live...it's always nice to know that gun hunting is prohibited. Though I don't know about arrows.... Still it is a rural area, so I'm glad to find the sign.
Above: DON'T ENTER HERE!!! Pretty much, that's what it says. It's all in Japanese, but a picture is worth a thousand words.
Below: At the beach the signs are very direct, but polite. The odd thing is that no matter where you go in this region, it is hard to find trash cans. That is because you are expected to pack out what you bring in....the way it should be.
Below: self explanatory......
Above: ahhh there it is. The part about taking your garbage back with you. The great part is the beach is clean....except for what washes up in the ocean. But the parks have the same regulations as well....and they are clean to. Why is that so hard for us to do in the States? I don't know how other countries operate, but Japan does set a pretty good example of keeping areas clean. (burn barrels around the farming area are another issue....especially when they are burning plastics....putrid smell)
Above: We have seen this picture before. But those darn crows...one can never be to careful. They scope out garbage day as well. Gotta have your garbage secured in your can....anything outside the can had better be nothing but paper...the slightest hint of food and they rip the bags open 'til they find the goods. I can put a bag of nothing but plastic bottles out, and they'll leave it alone. But have one candy wrapper in there, and your picking up garbage for a week.
A common sign to see when out walking. Basically just a gentle reminder to clean up after your dog.
At the airport observation deck. What ever you do....don't over a fence. Ok, it's just the tarmac on the other side...
This one is in a park. Perhaps they need some of these in California. Nothing like a picture of an evil flame to remind you not to flick your butt or match stick.
oh, and one more dog one. This one is another gentle reminder....you may walk your dog, but on a leash, and clean up after it. Personally I like the "no poop" one better.
Now, when out walking where we live...it's always nice to know that gun hunting is prohibited. Though I don't know about arrows.... Still it is a rural area, so I'm glad to find the sign.
Above: DON'T ENTER HERE!!! Pretty much, that's what it says. It's all in Japanese, but a picture is worth a thousand words.Below: At the beach the signs are very direct, but polite. The odd thing is that no matter where you go in this region, it is hard to find trash cans. That is because you are expected to pack out what you bring in....the way it should be.
Below: self explanatory......
Above: ahhh there it is. The part about taking your garbage back with you. The great part is the beach is clean....except for what washes up in the ocean. But the parks have the same regulations as well....and they are clean to. Why is that so hard for us to do in the States? I don't know how other countries operate, but Japan does set a pretty good example of keeping areas clean. (burn barrels around the farming area are another issue....especially when they are burning plastics....putrid smell)
Above: We have seen this picture before. But those darn crows...one can never be to careful. They scope out garbage day as well. Gotta have your garbage secured in your can....anything outside the can had better be nothing but paper...the slightest hint of food and they rip the bags open 'til they find the goods. I can put a bag of nothing but plastic bottles out, and they'll leave it alone. But have one candy wrapper in there, and your picking up garbage for a week.
A common sign to see when out walking. Basically just a gentle reminder to clean up after your dog.
At the airport observation deck. What ever you do....don't over a fence. Ok, it's just the tarmac on the other side...
This one is in a park. Perhaps they need some of these in California. Nothing like a picture of an evil flame to remind you not to flick your butt or match stick.
oh, and one more dog one. This one is another gentle reminder....you may walk your dog, but on a leash, and clean up after it. Personally I like the "no poop" one better.
