A pictogram uses pictures or symbols to represent data or information. Each picture represents a number of items, making the data clear and easy to read. The title of the pictogram tells us what ...

"Pictograms are usually drawn on a white background," says Hiro-pon, "so we initially thought about performing against screens. But that would mean a lot of people would be unable to see us.

A pictogram shows the frequency of events using pictures. A key that shows what each picture is worth is needed to be able to read a pictogram properly.

Let's go! Today, Urabe Kenshin, who's been involved in producing safety pictograms, will take us around Shinagawa in Tokyo.

Those pictograms were created based on feedback collected from manufacturing workers, including foreign employees, through on-site surveys, the Labor Ministry said.