Fire Prevention

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Fire Prevention Description Image 1
In Japan, people make night patrols in winter. Shouting, "Hi no Yojin! [watch for fire]" they walk around the neighborhood.
Fire Prevention Description Image 2
On night patrol, people use hyoshigi clappers.
Fire Prevention Description Image 3
Hold one clapper in one hand and strike it with the other clapper in the other hand. During night patrol, you carry clappers by hanging them by their string from your neck.
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Strike the clappers twice, shout "Hi no Yojin!" and again strike the clappers twice. After a short pause, repeat in the same way.