Two small-town kids out to see the world, one stop at a time.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Lost in Translation

Bridget:

As a native English speaker, I realize I am very lucky to know this language so thoroughly, as it truly is the international language.  Almost every sign or piece of important information we encounter while traveling is usually written in the home country’s language and English.   However, I can’t help but chuckle a little when I see grammar or spelling mistakes made on permanent signs.   Here are just a few of the signs around Tokyo that were written in “Engrish:”











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