Some are just so silly they are too good not to share, which is what the kind folks over at the Facebook group Engrish in Japan are doing. Every month, they get submissions showcasing some of the best examples of Japanese English, but only a select few can be “post of the month. It’s the kind of thing that makes you smile because, hey, at least they tried.
Regardless, Japan’s weird English translations are typically harmless. I would gladly accept a bowl of ramen as payment for proofreading.įirst of all, what kind of crazy person is going to Kyoto and starting fights with monkeys? There are so many English-speaking foreigners in Japan they could hire for translation jobs.
When it comes to huge businesses and local governments pushing tourism, though, what’s their excuse? Apparently some people need to be reminded that bestiality is not allowed on public roads.
Japanese signs are unique in their design, often using cartoon figures. The obaasan (grandma) running the local curry shop might not care if her English makes sense, and really, we should be grateful she’s even trying to let us know the toilet is broken. We spent 7 weeks in Japan and one of the things that never bored us were Japanese signs. You'll find the perfect stickers at CafePress. Find great designs on durable stickers or create your own custom stickers to express yourself.
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