Tokyo Metro’s Manner Poster Series Scolds Subway Slobs
Tokyo Metro’s monthly Manner Poster campaign utilizes bold, cartoon-like depictions of certain antisocial behaviors subway riders should avoid doing… on the subway, at least. Barfing after passing out drunk, loud cellphone yakking and practicing golf swings with wet umbrellas - normal activities on North American subways - are no-no’s on Tokyo Metro’s sprawling subwaysystem, though perfectly all right if done in the privacy of your home.
This characteristic “Don’t do that! Well, not here please” message is reminiscent of Japan Tobacco’s long-running series of Smoking Manners ads. Both gently (if obviously) remind those who have let their societal skills slide to shape up in the interest of society as a whole. Here are the first nine Manner Posters, beginning with April 2008:
(Source: ragilliarach, via lepetitmorty)
