just a little amendment to you comment on the 5pm chime.
The reasoning behind it is for the benefit of children. Japanese children grow up learning that when that chime goes off, thats their cue to go home - theres japanese lyrics that go with that chime and it says "Alright little ones, run along to your homes and parents, the day is done" something to that effect.
The reason isn't only that but the chime also goes off when dangerous weather is about to hit, so the children aren't alarmed but just know "ah, chime, lets go home"
just wanted to give you a little more background on it.
I bet there was a fast food place or a combini right next to it though!
Posted by: gomichild | November 14, 2002 10:54 AM
just a little amendment to you comment on the 5pm chime.
The reasoning behind it is for the benefit of children. Japanese children grow up learning that when that chime goes off, thats their cue to go home - theres japanese lyrics that go with that chime and it says "Alright little ones, run along to your homes and parents, the day is done" something to that effect.
The reason isn't only that but the chime also goes off when dangerous weather is about to hit, so the children aren't alarmed but just know "ah, chime, lets go home"
just wanted to give you a little more background on it.
Posted by: jasmine | February 13, 2003 11:36 PM