We're a multilingual nation, which can only mean that you'd see more than one language wherever you go.
Chinese, Tamil, Malay are of course the big three and seeing those languages have become of norm. However, have you noticed Japanese in KL Sentral?
As weird as it is, if you pay close attention to the signboards there, you'll realize that there are also Japanese Kanji and Katana characters.
It's odd, and netizens have seen to have brought up the matter. But here's the reason why.
Apparently, based on some clarifications, the Japanese language on signages in KL sentral exist because it was a way to show appreciation to Japanese architect, Kisho Kurokawa.
Via netizens, it was mentioned that Kisho Kurokawa is the individual responsible for designing both KL Sentral and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). This information is verified on the official KL Sentral website.
Apart from honoring the architect, it was also done to show appreciation to the Japanese government for their impact on the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Malaysia.
What a fun fact!
