tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324860522351083573.post9182815420944321343..comments2024-03-26T15:29:31.939+09:00Comments on on the edge of ordinary: Rules are important in JapanWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17882558757262419263noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324860522351083573.post-22925443491468673262012-11-18T13:16:28.845+09:002012-11-18T13:16:28.845+09:00Okay, so I've been corrected. There is no law ...Okay, so I've been corrected. There is no law about bicycle helmets, just a "recommendation". Also, there is a "seat belts for under 12s law" but there is no fine if you break it (except on the highway) so most people don't obey it (except on the highway). Just like there's a law to pay your TV licence but no penalty if you don't. <br /><br />Very interesting...Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17882558757262419263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324860522351083573.post-74549015150130584082012-11-17T21:48:26.343+09:002012-11-17T21:48:26.343+09:00Could also interpret it their actions this way. Th...Could also interpret it their actions this way. They were fishing! Fishing for news footage and a story. Just to make sure their story would keep the authorities happy they happened to catch a few of the finned variety of fish as well. I like it.<br /><br />Interesting rule about helmets. Here in Cambodia moto drivers have to wear them, but the passengers don't! Go figure that one out.KarenKTeachCambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18360213423837201954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-324860522351083573.post-54734095938626661302012-11-17T15:24:13.168+09:002012-11-17T15:24:13.168+09:00Oh, yes. I remember those days of applying sunscre...Oh, yes. I remember those days of applying sunscreen on the kids and ourselves before leaving home to go the swimming pool.<br /><br />And for a long time after we first arrived in Japan, I decided that since everywhere seemed to have signs saying "No parking," but people parked everywhere, the signs meant no parking overnight. <br /><br />Only later did I notice "no parking" meant "If we are checking and chalk your tire, you have 10 or 15 minutes, and if you haven't moved by the time we return, we'll ticket you."<br /><br />Of course, that changed several years ago when they changed the law and did away with the grace period. If no one is in the driver's seat who can immediately move the vehicle, and enforcement comes around, it's an instant ticket. So no more quick stops with your car at the station by yourself while you run in to get a Gingerbread Latte anymore!Gary and Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02127884257479382524noreply@blogger.com