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Dotonbori was named after entrepreneur Nariyasu Dōton who constructed a series of canals in southern Osaka prior to his death during the 1615 Siege of Osaka. Hideyoshi's victory saw the continuance of the canal system, and the project was named after Doton. In 1662, Dotonbori became an impressive theater district with several kabuki and bunraku venues. Today, it is a bustling restaurant and entertainment district known for it's elaborate lights and visuals.

Dotonbori. Namba, Osaka.

Don't Stay Here ! by fotozon

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Pass quickly. Part of my Funny Signs in Taiwan series.

From Here to There, Portland Sign by born1945

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I photographed this sign a few weeks ago and IwateBuddy complained that he could not see a pointer to Japan. Well, here it is: Sopporo, 4456 miles that-a-way.

The building in the background is one of the oldest buildings in the downtown Portland area. It is called the Pioneer Courthouse. I think it is used as a post office now.

Colourful sign at Borough Market by Pete Harmer

This sign just makes me happy. Not totally sure why, but never mind.

LEGO Mosaic Sign by Brian Whitaker

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Dowling Sign Company, Fredericksburg Virginia by jon boat joe (pro)

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The rear of the building as seen from the corner of Ford and Caroline streets. An older factory building acquired by the sign company.

Voting this way by domesticat

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Sign directing voters to the unlocked door of a voting precinct in Madison County, Alabama.

[SIGN] f(x) by Jessica Costa da Silva

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No Shortcutting Sign by Brian G. Kennedy

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They didn't see this sign until after they took a shortcut.

Generic Sign Project - Bank by Kevin Harber

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Sign above a Chevy Chase Bank ATM.

Naison Assouline sign in London by Jeff Keenan

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Civic Center Motel by lmurphy

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Vintage Signs

Baptist sign by Yersinia pestis

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Brownhill Road Baptist Church, Catford, London.

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Funny restroom sign by krispyfreak

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Terrible pub pun sign by Bill Kennedy

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This rubbish pun is outside one of the most famous pubs in the world, 'Hawes Inn' South Queensferry, right below the railway bridge.

drugstore cowboy by Erik's pictures

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Ghost sign, Otley by Thomas Ackroyd

Above the model shop is this lovely faded example of Wills Gold Flake and other various ads, I would love to see what it looked like in its heyday

Sign - Lytham [4. No BBQs] 210429 by maljoe

Hilarious sign by Cheryl

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Along our morning walk, we saw this hilarious sign on an electrical box. I'm not mocking the dangers of electricity or fooling around with electrical boxes. But this sign was a funny way to warn people.

Black Butte Ranch near Sisters, Oregon

sign_comparison copy by Mike Guerrero

Original photos by otzberg and squareinteeth. I created this to show the complex signage required to facilitate a campus policy that had designated smoking areas, as opposed to 100% smoke-free.

Emboss wooden sign by jengki deco