The green and yellow V-shaped JDM Leaf Symbol is something that you would see in almost every other JDM-themed car not only in the Philippines, but abroad as well.
Another variation of this is the orange and yellow teardrop-shaped symbol.
But do you really know what these symbols really mean? Well then, JDMfan-san, you are about to find out.
Truth be told, the JDM Leaf, which in Japanese is known as the “Wakaba” mark or the “Shoshinsha” mark is officially called “The Beginner Drivers’ Sign”…
The orange and yellow “Fukushi” mark, or “Koriesha” mark, on the other hand, is a symbol for senior citizen drivers.
Don’t believe me? Look it up!
Wikipedia says:
The Shoshinsha mark or Wakaba mark, introduced in 1972, is a green and yellow V-shaped symbol that new Japanese drivers must display on their cars for one year. A driver must display this mark on the front and back of the car for one year after they obtain a standard driver’s license. This obligation is only for a standard license, not for motorcycles, large vehicles, special cars and so on. Drivers who consider themselves beginners may continue to display the sign, even after the period of a year.
Its official name is The Beginner Drivers’ Sign. Conversely, the orange and yellow “Fukushi mark” or “Koreisha mark” denotes elderly drivers. Both marks are designed to warn other drivers that the marked driver is not very skilled, either due to inexperience or old age.
So my dear JDMfan-san, are you an elderly driver, or a beginner driver? If you are neither, then don’t put it up.
Speeding down the highway overtaking anything in your path while sporting the JDM Leaf symbol is NOT COOL!
So is sporting an incorrectly installed JDM Tilting Plate Holder, which we have discussed in a previous article entitled: The PROPER use of the JDM Tilting Plate Holder
Thanks for the article.Also, loving the blog layout. I had a similar blog to yours before I sold it. You know you could make a couple of simple tweaks to further monetise the blog. Have a look at my site, it should only take you roughly 20 mins to implement the tweaks
site bookmarked and digged, I’ll post a feedback on my profile as well
Your website got here up in my search and I’m taken by what you’ve gotten composed on this topic. I am presently diversifying my analysis and thus cannot contribute further, even so, I’ve bookmarked your web site and will probably be returning to keep up with any future updates. Just Now love it and thanks for granting my remark.
smart post. I have always dreamt autos. keep it up
very similar yan to euro and usdm or jdm. If your not really a purist you would not even understand. The ueroplate also is mostly misunderstood.
The JDM parking sticker also as well..
Another useful fact be careful in purchasing your plates, dont get the green colored one since this would classify your car as a mode of public transportation back in Japan
Thanks for the very informative thought! I would also like to share a link to support your blog…(http://news.3yen.com/2009-03-01/what-are-all-these-mysterious-japanese-car-stickers/) Thanks for the info!
Great goods from you, man. I’ve understand your stuff previous to and you’re just extremely excellent. I really like what you’ve acquired here, certainly like what you’re saying and the way in which you say it. You make it enjoyable and you still care for to keep it sensible. I cant wait to read much more from you. This is actually a tremendous site.