Sometimes the signs around cities are simple. Other times they’re confusing. This one at the Lin An Tai Ancestral House (林安泰古厝) near the Expo Park was just obvious. But, hey, you never know; some tourists really do need some basic reminders. I appreciate this sign looking out for my safety and common sense.
Sometimes it isn’t so easy to find bad translations in Japan, but I managed to find a little bit of Engrish signs in Tokyo.
Some people have dietary restrictions, but in some countries, certain fruits are banned. In Malaysia, durian is forbidden in enclosed areas.
While in China I encountered many signs that didn’t make much sense. Most of these signs were written in Chinglish and poorly translated. Despite the numerous campaigns in major cities to proofread such signs (as well as menus), there were still plenty of errors. Sometimes it wasn’t what was lost in translation that caused the …
