The incident occurred outside a convenience store in Japan on 30/7. The Toyota Corolla was parked directly next to the entrance/exit, its body covered in notes with the message: "Please do not park for too long, as this may inconvenience other customers. We appreciate your cooperation!". The notice also stated that the vehicle's make and license plate had been recorded.

The oto was covered in notes with a reminder not to obstruct parking. Nagoyakojindesu

Notes were stuck on both the car body and the windows. Nagoyakojindesu

The space in front of the convenience store. Moririn

In Japan, stores often display signs to deter unauthorized parking, such as "no parking for non-customers" or "illegal parking will be reported to the police".

But if the police are actually called, how is the situation handled?

Since store parking lots are private property, the police do not intervene in civil matters. Even if the police are called, it is not certain that the parker will be fined.

If a store incurs damages due to unauthorized parking, they can calculate and prove the actual amount of damage and file a claim for compensation. However, the process would be time-consuming and labor-intensive, and the store may not receive adequate compensation. Therefore, issuing a warning to the vehicle owner is what stores can and often do.

Using a convenience store or supermarket parking lot for purposes other than its intended use is not illegal parking, but it is a nuisance and violates etiquette. Many suggest that instead of assuming store owners will overlook such behavior, drivers should use parking lots responsibly, such as making a purchase to contribute to the store's revenue, and strive to avoid unnecessary trouble.

By My Anh (via Web Cartop)