The streets of Tokyo are littered with so many different types of Kanji it pretty much becomes part of the scenery. Especially to tourists who may not be able to read them, it becomes pure art. When people think about Tokyo, I believe one of the first things they would think about is the neon Kanji and Kana signs in the streets. It has become such an integral part of their culture and society.
Also, I found these anti-smoking street signs to be so much more amusing than the traditional ones we always see here in America.
Outside of the city, the Japanese temples also have a lot of beautiful calligraphy in them. Visitors come and write their wishes on these wooden blocks and hang them in the trees and they become part of the landscape.
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