Tobidashi Bōya

High school (ages 12+)
Safety & Emergency

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/tobidashi-b-ya

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the character type?Traffic safety awareness mascot sign
2. What is the place of origin?Yokaichi, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
3. Where do you see Tobidashi Bōya signs?You can find Tobidashi Bōya signs in Japan near schools, playgrounds, and residential areas. They are especially common in school zones.
4. Why does Tobidashi Bōya remind kids to look both ways?The sign shows a child running, which reminds kids to check for cars on both sides before they cross. It also tells drivers to be extra careful.

Mascot: A symbolic figure representing an organization, event, or cause, often designed to be appealing and memorable.
Traffic Safety: The discipline dedicated to preventing injuries and fatalities resulting from road traffic accidents through engineering, education, and enforcement.
Pedestrian Safety: Measures and strategies aimed at protecting individuals walking on or near roadways from traffic-related harm.
Behavioral Psychology: The study of how individuals' behavior is influenced by external stimuli and internal cognitive processes.