Domo Arigato For Smoking Responsibly

Despite it's status as a forward-thinking and well-educated society, Japan still accounts for much of the tobacco consumption in Asia, and is less subject to bans on public smoking than it's fellow industrialized nations.

But at least they have a sense of proper etiquette regarding the use of tobacco products amongst the general population.

Here are some funny public service announcement signs that are positioned prominently in public places to remind folks how to utilize the "miniature torch" in their hands more politely.

Yes, well, I guess 700 degrees is pretty freakin' hot now, ain't it?

Sunburn = ouchie. Mosquito bite = ouch! Lit cigarette = Ahhhh!!! What the fuck!!!!

Gotta love the illustration of the guy with the burned-out hole in his coat...notice the "shock" rays shooting from his head. What kind of hat is he wearing anyway? Is that hat in fashion in Japan?

"Shall we have some tea, gentlemen? Oh, and would you mind if I pull out this gun and shoot you all?"

Be kind to the sewer rats please! That floating cigarette butt may block their access to a lovely turd log.

Don't worry kid, if your daddy is smoking cigarettes as big as a snowman, he ain't gonna be around much longer to pester your ass. BTW, does it really take more than an hour to build a freakin' snowman?

That's right, buddy! If you burn that kid's eye out, the helicopter above your head will start shooting!