Cartoon Signs in Japan part 2

 

Moving van (I think) seen in Shinjuku

 Singing sheep promoting food at an event near Yoyogi park

 

Something about earthquakes being dangerous, seen outside a construction site in Shinjuku

 An excellent example of 'suicide food' on a resturant sign, Shinjuku

  I think this one was on the side of an electrical box on the footpath (Kyoto). He's telling you to not play on it.

 

  A sign next to a covered car, Kyoto. Barrier to stop dogs, ice skaters and wild board from peeing on your car tire? Just a guess...

  Sign promoting the aquarium, Miyajima

Construction site sign next to the "floating" torii gate at Miyajima.

District mascots from around Japan? Not sure. Another one near Yoyogi park.

Cartoon Signs In Japan - Part 1

Here's a few photos from my trip to Japan. There are cute cartoon characters on almost everything, and they're everywhere... 

 

I spotted this electric salamander mascot for a power company in Nishiogikubo.

 

Lots of warning signs about the dangers of using cell phones near train tracks.

 

A sign at Himeji Castle (see above also). This one is offering guides to show you around for ¥2000 (NZD$30).

 

In Kyoto, don't run over any kids playing in the area.

 

A very cool poster outside the pop-culture megastore Mandarake, Nakano Broadway.

 

Outside the Nakano train station, the bird is saying he doesn't want to be fed (such lies.)

 

Stop hustling customers into your bars in Shinjuku.

 

Please clean up after your dog makes a mess in Kyoto.

 

Shinjuku, no smoking in public (I think).

More to come... 

Learning Japanese with Princess Seppuku

While I was drawing the Princess Seppuku comics, I was also teaching myself to read japanese (it's hard, I quit and I've forgotten everything) and making comic strips like this to help me remember the japanese characters...

Jessica in Japan

Finally going to the printers next week is this translated edition of Jessica's Good Deed and the new Jessica and the Jawbreakers comic/CD! Those that were smart enough to reserve a copy will get a free gift as thanks. So it took a little longer than I thought... I just wanted it to be good. Full colour, 3 stories, trading card and original music. Here's a pointless out-of-context sample panel below.