Japanese English

Some of you loyal readers may remember my previous comments on the Japan’s garbage problem and how I think the rest of the world should be a little concerned with the lack of the 3 R’s here, especially Mr. Gore. Well, I was wrong. I did find the 3 R’s in Japan, except, I think they have it a little differently than us:

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1 out of 3 isn’t bad

This translation atrocity is part of a phenomenon called, Japanese English, where the translations can be so bad, that even a native English speaker can’t understand the meaning. Foreigners here take every opportunity to point these out, and even buy t-shirts with this so-called Japanese English.

Here are some of the other examples I have found along the way:

Even the pictures that accompany these two are funny. But I really don't know what it's supposed to mean (?)

This was on a garbage can in a park. CLEAN!

Lastly, I wanna see some comments people. I love that you’re reading the blog but I want to log on and get your perspectives as well. SO COMMENT!