Signboards in Japan 2024.04.052024.04.22 Created by SHINTA+ Walking through the streets of Japan, various signs catch your eye. Want to uncover the stories behind them? Let’s explore the Japanese streets together! 1 / 8 What is ‘TORI KIZOKU’ ? Pet store Furniture store Yaki Tori restaurant Jewelry store "Torikizoku" is a chain of yakitori restaurants founded in 1985. Since the late 2000s, its number of stores has rapidly increased, growing to over 600 locations mainly in commercial districts across Japan. 2 / 8 What is ‘Takashimaya’ ? Gyudon Restaurant Bank Car dealer Department Store Takashimaya is a well-established Japanese department store founded in 1831. It has stores located in the heart of major cities such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Kyoto, and Osaka. Its trademark is the kanji character "高" enclosed in a circle. 3 / 8 What is ‘ABC Mart’ ? Shoe Store English language school Bookstore Supermarket ABC Mart is a shoe store chain with over 1,000 stores nationwide, from Hokkaido to Okinawa, in Japan. You can purchase various types of shoes, from sneakers and sandals to boots and leather shoes. 4 / 8 What is ‘docomo’? Sporting goods store Real estate agency Bank Cell phones store Docomo is the largest mobile phone carrier in Japan, holding the highest market share. It operates stores called "Docomo Shops" across the country. 5 / 8 What is ‘ENEOS’ ? Gas Station Sushi Restaurant Convenience store Car dealer ENEOS is the largest gas station chain in Japan, holding the highest market share. It operates approximately 12,000 refueling stations across Japan. Along major roads, you can see several orange signs. 6 / 8 What is ‘LAWSON’ ? Subway station Milk shop Takoyaki stand Convenience store Lawson is the third largest convenience store chain in Japan, with approximately 14,000 stores nationwide. Identified by its blue sign or trademark, the milk can symbolizes Lawson's origin as a milk vendor in America. 7 / 8 What is ‘0123’ ? Moving Company Car dealer Furniture store Golf goods store "0123" is the trademark of Art Moving Center, one of Japan's leading moving companies. During the moving season, you often see trucks with the "0123" mark all over the city. 8 / 8 What is ‘Times’ ? Convenience store Watch shop Newspaper stand Paid Parking lot Times operates approximately 25,000 parking lots with 740,000 spaces nationwide in Japan. They have also expanded into the car-sharing business, and you can see their yellow signs everywhere. Your score is Facebook Twitter 0% Restart quiz
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