You’re going to have to go bug someone else for those secrets. Want to know where the road is going? Upcoming cross streets? Literally anything other than “This is Prefectural Road 375?” Tough luck. That’s the one and only piece of information you’re getting though. Saying the sign has “no information whatsoever is a bit of an exaggeration,” as it does tell you you’re on Prefectural Road 375. 群馬にて、なんの情報もない青看板を見つけた /2xgL7JuJuD- 漆川夛(ｼﾁｶﾜﾖﾀ)🍙🥐♌🎪🔱✖️ May 6, 2022Īs one of Japan’s few landlocked prefectures, Gunma is pretty rural overall, and the town of Agatsuma, where snapped this photo, is a sleepy place even by those standards. ▼ “I found a sign in Gunma with no information whatsoever.”
It’s debatable as to whether or not that diligence was rewarded or not, though, when encountered this sign.
So, naturally, when Japanese Twitter user was out and about, they made sure to keep their eyes peeled. Sure, you can skip the billboards and other ads, but government-installed signs are important sources of crucial information such as the speed limit, advance notice of upcoming intersections and merging lanes, and warnings about steep grades or tight curves. Part of being a good driver is paying attention to road signs.
