Animated Pictograms

Fun and easy-to-understand presentation of historical culture and traditional customs that are uniquely Japanese.

  • VISIT TO TEMPLE / SHIRINE
  • BOWING
  • POUNDING RICE CAKE
  • HAILING A CAB / TAXI
  • TAKING A BATH
  • WATER ABLUTION
  • TEA CEREMONY
  • RHYTHMIC CLAPPING AT CELEBRATIONS
  • RIDING THE TRAIN
  • WINNING MOVES IN SUMŌ
  • AWA DANCE FESTIVAL
  • Coming Soon

About The Project

EXPERIENCE JAPAN PICTOGRAMS were developed to provide visual support for tourists in Japan.
For more information about the objectives and design concept of the project, please click here.

Request

If you would like us to create new PICTOGRAMS for you or have other requests, please contact us here.

TOILET

トイレ[TOIRE]

Japanese toilets are known worldwide for their cleanliness and multi-functionality. Public toilets are usually free to use and provided with toilet paper. Some public toilets are even equipped with heated seats and warm-water bidet, which astonish many international tourists. Some latest models automatically open the lid for you as soon as you enter the compartment, and flush when you are done. They anticipate your every move like an experienced servant.