koban

day 21

ok, this one's for sam.

in japan, police activity centers around the koban, or police box. the official complement is 12 officers, (3 officers + sergeant on 8hr shift rotation).



koban officers also act as neighborhood councillors and direction finders. i don't think they're really all that busy.






the koban is characterized by a red light above the door and... a clock.






striking fear in the hearts of criminals everywhere... it's koban-chan! so cute.

he saluted me when i took the photo. i have a picture of that, too.






but really, how do they take themselves seriously?






sort of like this dish we had for dinner. udon with corn and cheese.

and what's not to like about that?