i remember seeing those guys and i had know idea what they were doing so thanks for that info, at least it looks like they enjoy their jobs a bit which is more then can be said for a lot of people!
The virtual flagmen would have spooked me. They look almost real from afar. Anyway, it's nice to see so much effort is put into when it comes to traffic safety.
I've noticed from all of your wonderful videos that not matter how big or small ppl are put to work. Given jobs where ever a job can be made.. The video flagman is a safer bet at night.
Yeah also in Tokyo i saw alot of signs that was made to look like the flagmen and have there arms move in the same direction as the "Live one" a bit smaller but gives the same warning..
Having an actual person waving a flag when there is construction work isn't a bad idea at all, might get people to actually slow down before it's too late.
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they have that here in Taipei, Taiwan too, but instead of a cool looking hologram like that, they use a box like device that is about 1 meter tall with a mannequin head (decorated with hardhat and all ^_^;;) and moving flags for arms that go up and down. it really makes you do a double take, so i guess makes you pay more attention to the road work being done ahead, ykwim?
very interesting to see the differences. thanks for sharing! :)
Looks like Japan has road signs to spare :p There's a whole bunch of em at each happening. We only have about half the number of signs spammed near our happenings. Still with road safety, you can't be too careful. Better safe than sorry right?
THX4th@ - But I don´t really get it ... there were loads of signs and blinking lights already, what difference would a dude with a flag make? But they seem to be really into it ... I remember this video on advertizement-flags in front of Japanese stores and stuff ... so it might just be a cultural thing ... but that holographich-whatever-thing was cool!
@sibspi, @ robertha, I'm pretty sure I know that other countries use uniforms. But Japan, each and every job has distinct and detailed uniform for unique style. It is even became so popular that they have specialist shops. Can you tell me that countries have a Uniforms Professor just to organize uniforms of professions as a job? That isn't like other western countries i know. They are that reliable on uniforms.
i wish they put that much effort into showing the lane was closed the last time i ran into a closed lane on the highway, it was nothing then BAM, out of no where, small cones blocking the lane
Looking at this Video I'm guessing every one in Japan must love their Job regardless of what it is and they do it honestly. Unlike here in UK people look down on some jobs people do. But I'm keen to know how other people think about others job in Japan hmmm...
i bet that just by having a real person there waving that flag that the number of work zone related collisions and injuries and even deaths are incredibly low compared to other countries. Do all work and construction zones have a set reduced speed limit there? in Saskatchewan canada it is max 60km/hr for construction and when passing emergency vehicles and tow trucks.
In America everyone is so busy texting and talking on cell phones, I doubt half the people in America driving would see the flags if that virtual flagwaver was installed here.
Why are Japanese so into wearing uniforms? Each job has like some interesting and specific uniform. They even have a job who specializes in all types of job uniforms.
@1992calebw Japanese are not the ONLY people in uniform, I think the whole WORLD is in uniform, just because it doesnt look "western formal" does not mean its not uniform. My work would require me to wear streetwear/hip clothing to attract clients/customers of the same kind, If I went formal, my business would for sure degrade within 6 months instantly
@1992calebw The guys who have that job, wear interesting and specific uniforms. The guys who design uniforms have the best job in this regard: they get to design their own! :p
Seems like kind of a waste of a job when you can have a regular electronic billboard with flashing arrows on it or something similar instead... oh well.
wow, Japan even put screen of flashing light guy. ehmmmmm
AtazzzZ 5 months ago
though you said " this guy isn't real " , this guy looks like real for me.
(*´･д･)
1103mix1103 5 months ago
"I don't know why. But it's important!" This always cracks me up when you say that lol. Especially about the helmets they wear seemingly at random.
BlondeRedheadislove 5 months ago
hmmm, a bright red truck surrounded by flashing lights and signs, maybe I'll drive directly into it.. oh wait, a guy waving at me!! * swerves*
blahk04 6 months ago
people getting replaced by computers.........so it begins
csnoopy 6 months ago
im not sure of the point of this job its intresting though got to be said
1ukjunglednbraver 6 months ago
i remember seeing those guys and i had know idea what they were doing so thanks for that info, at least it looks like they enjoy their jobs a bit which is more then can be said for a lot of people!
davehome22 6 months ago
the flashing lights alone are more warning than what we get in UK...
TheDandelionMind 6 months ago
If I saw such a guy with no previous warning, I'd probably either pull over and ask what I'm doing wrong, or just turn around on the spot.
Feiwill 6 months ago
maybe he was a ghost of a deceased flagman, and you dint notice
Asleepymystikal 6 months ago 14
In Australia, the flagman would lean on the flag instead of waving it.
jellybellyratz 6 months ago 2
give the job to a real person.
rsmelser 6 months ago
waste of money if you ask me
reduziert999 6 months ago
Wow even construction in Japan is cooler lol. Love your channel learn a lot thanks!
joshuatravels2684 6 months ago
The virtual flagmen would have spooked me. They look almost real from afar. Anyway, it's nice to see so much effort is put into when it comes to traffic safety.
realessence 6 months ago
I bet during day the video flag man cannot be seen but purfect at night
watashiwahjolan 6 months ago
OMG! the fist guy doesn't have glove! CALL THE POLICE!
hitachi088 6 months ago
Awesome!
AndreR241 6 months ago
I've noticed from all of your wonderful videos that not matter how big or small ppl are put to work. Given jobs where ever a job can be made.. The video flagman is a safer bet at night.
cheskydivision 6 months ago
It's almost like that one Hatsune Miku concert. lol
NebulaSteam 6 months ago
Yeah also in Tokyo i saw alot of signs that was made to look like the flagmen and have there arms move in the same direction as the "Live one" a bit smaller but gives the same warning..
ShyQABoy 6 months ago
Saw that in person in Tokyo and started thinking about the reactions of the unions in the US if they tried that.
perdomot 6 months ago
@perdomot Stupidity, no matter where it is, should be crushed.
TheLifePerfect 6 months ago
Having an actual person waving a flag when there is construction work isn't a bad idea at all, might get people to actually slow down before it's too late.
Drower 6 months ago
@Drower So true. They would think its a real person.
NinkaPanda 6 months ago
Where the hell are the first guy's gloves!? lol
asc3412 6 months ago
They should have an anime girl with big breasts waving the flag. That would get peoples' attention at night!
DerSchnurrbart 6 months ago
People need to stop disliking your videos for no reason... There was nothing in this video that could be disliked... I don't get it. I think some people are just out to be mean....Don't pay attention to them, so far well over 200 of us LOVE YOU! :D Thank you for all your hard work making these videos. Checking my subscription to your channel is a daily task of mine. ^.^
cowgirl22c 6 months ago 3
@cowgirl22c There's something evil on the internet called Trolls, unfortunately their hobby is to dislike and spam videos with unpleasant comments :(
Sad but true!!!
geezaweebrek 6 months ago
@geezaweebrek Oh.... that's crazy. =(
cowgirl22c 6 months ago
they have that here in Taipei, Taiwan too, but instead of a cool looking hologram like that, they use a box like device that is about 1 meter tall with a mannequin head (decorated with hardhat and all ^_^;;) and moving flags for arms that go up and down. it really makes you do a double take, so i guess makes you pay more attention to the road work being done ahead, ykwim?
very interesting to see the differences. thanks for sharing! :)
chuchuchie 6 months ago
That IS cool Oldude!!!
reedsjsa 6 months ago
America, this is one way of generating jobs for US peoples!! DO IT!! SAVE US!!
Vza004 6 months ago
word.
blondecrazygaijin 6 months ago
Japan must have tons of jobs that don't exist in other countries.
NuniMuS 6 months ago 13
Techology is replacing people steadily but surely. BTW you drive a Nissan March? lol
I drive a lavender one...Not very manly :)
MrKoize 6 months ago
okay....what IS a virtual flagman??
Ambzelia89 6 months ago
That's really cool!
BCGilly3 6 months ago
Looks like Japan has road signs to spare :p There's a whole bunch of em at each happening. We only have about half the number of signs spammed near our happenings. Still with road safety, you can't be too careful. Better safe than sorry right?
FHomeBrew 6 months ago
There used to be a similar fake flagman where I grew up in France, it got stolen so many times they stopped replacing it at some point :p
petitesalade 6 months ago
Weird, you'd say 7 arrows and a bunch of blinking lights would already do the trick.
EOSPhotographer 6 months ago
CERCL
SmilingMaram 6 months ago
THX4th@ - But I don´t really get it ... there were loads of signs and blinking lights already, what difference would a dude with a flag make? But they seem to be really into it ... I remember this video on advertizement-flags in front of Japanese stores and stuff ... so it might just be a cultural thing ... but that holographich-whatever-thing was cool!
Leecher4711 6 months ago
this is kinda like those holographic singers.
TreyWestlyGray 6 months ago
that's creepy.
EternaForest 6 months ago
nice :)
farooqmm1987 6 months ago
@sibspi, @ robertha, I'm pretty sure I know that other countries use uniforms. But Japan, each and every job has distinct and detailed uniform for unique style. It is even became so popular that they have specialist shops. Can you tell me that countries have a Uniforms Professor just to organize uniforms of professions as a job? That isn't like other western countries i know. They are that reliable on uniforms.
1992calebw 6 months ago
Soon in Japan - Hatsune Miku hologram warning people at highways! :D
kiepas1990 6 months ago
なんで旗振ってるのだろう
soyuzu01 6 months ago
i wish they put that much effort into showing the lane was closed the last time i ran into a closed lane on the highway, it was nothing then BAM, out of no where, small cones blocking the lane
Ditre 6 months ago
@Ditre Followed by "bumpa bumpa bumpa" as you ran over the small cones huh?
darkyoda 6 months ago
Of course the country that came up with Hatsune Miku can come up with this easily.
bigmasterjay 6 months ago
Looking at this Video I'm guessing every one in Japan must love their Job regardless of what it is and they do it honestly. Unlike here in UK people look down on some jobs people do. But I'm keen to know how other people think about others job in Japan hmmm...
gangstaofhiphop 6 months ago
Help me Obi-Wan you're my only hope
ThreeCatsScratching 6 months ago
Very interesting!
zakmal 6 months ago
lol
109mytiger 6 months ago
HAHA that was awesome!!! But since its Japan they really should have a cute girl in cosplay doing that.
Woot! Woot!
hellsaint76 6 months ago
Thank you for the video.
Nemesis093781 6 months ago
i bet that just by having a real person there waving that flag that the number of work zone related collisions and injuries and even deaths are incredibly low compared to other countries. Do all work and construction zones have a set reduced speed limit there? in Saskatchewan canada it is max 60km/hr for construction and when passing emergency vehicles and tow trucks.
thestuffz 6 months ago
poor flagman who got his job stole by a holograme
AceQc 6 months ago
What is that orange car that you are using?
daretray 6 months ago
"..-hard work, except THIS guy isn't real!" idk why but I think that sentence made my day xD
KHXionXIV 6 months ago
In America everyone is so busy texting and talking on cell phones, I doubt half the people in America driving would see the flags if that virtual flagwaver was installed here.
TheRepublicanZombie 6 months ago
Only in Japan, lol! What a unique place.
arbide3 6 months ago
awesome :0 !
gensaiyunikunaotoko 6 months ago
Why are Japanese so into wearing uniforms? Each job has like some interesting and specific uniform. They even have a job who specializes in all types of job uniforms.
1992calebw 6 months ago 47
@1992calebw I am into nurse's uniform.
mozartjpn137 6 months ago
@mozartjpn137 you are a medical nurse?
daretray 6 months ago
@1992calebw I'm pretty sure thejapanchannel made a video about that a while ago.
hakuro 6 months ago
@1992calebw discipline I guess.
kabayangila 6 months ago
@1992calebw It helps instill pride in their job. With pride comes a sense of purpose and importance. That's how I remember it at least.
jaekae8 6 months ago
@1992calebw Japanese are not the ONLY people in uniform, I think the whole WORLD is in uniform, just because it doesnt look "western formal" does not mean its not uniform. My work would require me to wear streetwear/hip clothing to attract clients/customers of the same kind, If I went formal, my business would for sure degrade within 6 months instantly
robertha 6 months ago
@1992calebw In case you haven't noticed, other countries do as well; uniforms aren't a concept unique to Japan. Look up 'dress code' on wikipedia.
SibSpi 6 months ago
@1992calebw The guys who have that job, wear interesting and specific uniforms. The guys who design uniforms have the best job in this regard: they get to design their own! :p
FHomeBrew 6 months ago
@1992calebw haha do you know wich uniforms the guys are wearing who spezialize in the job uniforms? ^.^
Mahaweilo 6 months ago
@1992calebw yes, and a guy who warns you of his goings ons
Crazybenjiwoo 6 months ago
how much do these guys get paid? it can't be much really can it? like $5 an hour?
Yoshoku 6 months ago
@Yoshoku US$130 for 8 hours.
Funky211 6 months ago
Seems like kind of a waste of a job when you can have a regular electronic billboard with flashing arrows on it or something similar instead... oh well.
savetherocks 6 months ago
Nice idea. Being a flagman seems a little dangerous to me
Gell1welt69 6 months ago
@Gell1welt69 He has a helmet on though, he'll be fine.
noobrider100 6 months ago
lol i thought they were projections just like in Star Wars O_O
AnarUto50 6 months ago 60
@AnarUto50 not yet m8...not yet, but soon maybe? probably?
kennethoes 6 months ago
@AnarUto50 "help me Obi-Wan , You're my only hope " =)
MrTaojonz 6 months ago
Here we don't have those flagmen. So earlier this week I actually made a mistake in traffic because the signs were just a vague. :S
LogiForce86 6 months ago
wooooow! and THAT'S why i love Japan and the Technology!
sora412zx 6 months ago
They are quite orginized arent they?
Now thats the kind of society that woks for the citizens' benefit.
TheTommyKay 6 months ago
great job ^_^
love all your videos
PrincewithPride 6 months ago