Michael Jay Lissnerhttps://michaeljaylissner.com/2009-06-28T13:14:27-07:00Japan Pictures Posted, and a Sampling2009-06-28T13:14:27-07:00Mike Lissnertag:michaeljaylissner.com,2009-06-28:posts/2009/06/28/japan-pictures-posted-and-a-sampling/<p>N and I got back from Japan a few weeks ago, and we’ve finally gotten the
pictures posted. If you’re interested, let me know and I’ll send you a link
to the whole collection.</p>
<p>For now though, here are some samples of some of the good ideas, bad ideas,
and funny signs we saw.</p>
<p>Starting with the funny signs…</p>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/Actually, keep out.jpg" /></p>
<blockquote>
<p>No camping, lighting fires, or…actually, while we’re at it, just stay out altogether.</p>
</blockquote>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/Do it at the office.jpg" /></p>
<p>If we just had more signs like this one, the world would be a better place.</p>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/Foods mall.jpg" /></p>
<blockquote>
<p>No! It’s fine, our food won’t hurt you. Really!</p>
</blockquote>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/Gentle Man.jpg" /></p>
<blockquote>
<p>I won’t hurt you either, I’m a gentle fellow. Look, I have a sign.</p>
</blockquote>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/My Head.jpg" /></p>
<p>Being 6‘6” tall, this one hit close to home.</p>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/No danger.jpg" /></p>
<p>No danger allowed here folks. No danger allowed.</p>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/No Smoking.jpg" /></p>
<p>For that matter, no pipe smoking is allowed either. Because lots of
Japanese smoke pipes.</p>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/The Japan Times.jpg" /></p>
<p>In Japan newspapers will not have <span class="caps">FEAR</span>!</p>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/Please use it willingly.jpg" /></p>
<p>It’s important to use doors willingly.</p>
<p>Moving onto the good and bad Japanese ideas….</p>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/Airplane camera.jpg" /></p>
<p>Check out the screen, that’s a camera mounted on the bottom of the plane.</p>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/Bag lady.jpg" /></p>
<p>This woman sits and polishes and cleans empty plastic bags. All. Day. Long.
Recycling at its best/worst.</p>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/Bikes as stroller.jpg" /></p>
<p>Look closely at these bikes. They can fit two kids on the bike itself. No
trailers, not frills. Just useful, functional bikes.</p>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/Cross scissors.jpg" /></p>
<p><span class="caps">OK</span>, these are the worst idea ever. The Christians put a cross into the blade
of the scissor. So much for having scissors that actually work.</p>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/Nightlite.jpg" /></p>
<p>Check this out: Not only do florescent bulbs glow in the dark,
but night lights are built into most overhead lights. </p>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/Packaged apples.jpg" /></p>
<p>Japan takes apples seriously. Judge the wisdom yourself, I suppose.</p>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/Soundless Refrigerator.jpg" /></p>
<p>They’ve done it. They’ve made a silent fridge for hotel rooms.</p>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/Tame deer.jpg" /></p>
<p>On the other hand, they’ve tamed deer. This is a terrible idea. Deer are
annoying. See <a href="https://michaeljaylissner.com/crazed-deer">here</a> for details.</p>
<p><img alt="No alt" src="https://michaeljaylissner.com/images/japan/Umbrella racks.jpg" /></p>
<p>And finally, an umbrella rack with locks and keys, so everybody gets their umbrella back. What a crazy concept.</p>