Quick Japanese Translation

[Baz]

Hey guys,

Had this little japanese hanger sitting in my car for years and I have had absolutely no idea what it says or means. Was wondering if any of you guys who can read japanese could translate it for me.

Cheers

[insanity]

CBF doing the literal translation...

They are usually road safety 'good luck charms' if you know what I mean

[Beer Baron]

yeah it's a good luck thing people buy from temples or shrines. they have all different types. general good luck, travel safety, good driving, family safety, and on and on. people put them in cars, or keep in their pocket, or in their bag etc.

[akeenan]

you should only keep it for one year though , or this good luck can turn into bad luck.. apparently .

[akeenan]

Just got this translsted for you

The Japanese name of the good luck thing is called an OMAMORI

The big Kanji on the left says NEGISHI MITSUHIKO, which can either be someones name or possibly the name of the shrine or temple where it was bought.

The easier Kanji on the right says KOUTSU ANZEN = safe traffic / driving but there is also some Kanji that could not be translated. and if it couldnt be translated by a native who could translate it ...