Yesterday, April 3, a pre-event for the “Spring National Traffic Safety Campaign” was held in front of JR Ashiya Station, with former Hanshin Tigers pro baseball player Shinjiro Hiyama serving as police chief for the day〜
↑ Lots of people had gathered on the “Ashiya Takasho Deck (pedestrian deck)” in front of the station!
↑ A look at the appointment ceremony. He looked a bit nervous〜
↑Ashiya Mayor Ryosuke Takashima was also there, taking commemorative photos and giving remarks.
↑ During the Hyogo Prefectural Police Band performance, there was even a fun dance performance!
↑ Set to Hiromi Go’s “Exotic Japan”, there was also a quiz segment about bicycle traffic violations!
Q. If you ride a bicycle through a red light, is it a violation or not?
The answer is…
Violation!! (in time with the “Japan!” lyric)
Apparently, the penalty is a 6,000 yen fine〜
Q. If you ride double on a bicycle, is it a violation or not?
The answer is…
Violation!! (in time with the “Japan!” lyric)
Riding double apparently comes with a 3,000 yen fine. Everyone, let’s follow the traffic rules when we ride or drive〜
↑ For the encore, they also performed “Rokko Oroshi”, a nice treat for Hiyama and all the Hanshin fans〜
↑ After that, there was a parade around the station area〜
↑ Hiyama and Mayor Takashima rode side by side in an open-top car!
↑ Led by police motorcycles and the band, the parade went along the streets in front of the station and Yamate Kansen〜
↑ He waved to people from this close!
↑ Afterward, traffic safety awareness flyers were handed out in front of “Ashiya Takenozono”!
↑ Inside the cute paper bag made in collaboration with “Ashiya Takenozono” was…
↑ A colorful and handy vinyl bag! And inside that was…
↑ In addition to traffic safety awareness flyers, there was a reflector keychain, wet wipes, and even a “Takenozono Special Croquette Exchange Ticket” (valid only that day)!
↑ Getting a free croquette is just too good! That definitely makes you want to take traffic safety seriously〜
↑ After that, Hiyama continued to take interviews and pose for commemorative photos〜. He looked so cool sitting on the police motorcycle!
Hanshin fans, families, passersby, and many others gathered, making it a lively and wonderful event〜. Whether you’re on a bicycle, in a car, on a motorcycle, or walking, let’s all follow good traffic manners together!
