We all know that Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has that iconic mascot, who is Colonel Sanders. Some outlets even have a statue of the man displayed at their entrance.
My first encounter of the Colonel Sanders statue playing dress-up in Japan, was at one of the KFC branches in Kyoto.
I was walking past and did a double take, as the statue was decked out in a Japanese outfit, complete with a sword.
My next encounter was in Tenjin, Fukuoka and this time he was all prepared to celebrate Halloween!
Next was during the Sendai Tanabata Festival「仙台七夕まつり」, which is an annual event held from August 6-8 and I found the man dressed to celebrate the festivities, complete with a colourful festival streamer and a festival fan, which is a popular accessory for most people during the summer months.
The staff at this Sendai branch seem to move the statue around! Some days he’s found along the shopping arcade (see above), but on other days he can be found just outside the entrance to the store, with a slight variation to his overall look.
Why do I get the feeling that he went a little overboard with his merrymaking, as his cheeks were flushed and he had a necktie wrapped across his forehead?
I’m still on the lookout for more of the Colonel with his variations in outfits. Have you come across any interesting ones?
Disclaimer: This is not a sponsored post. I just found it amusing and decided to compile all my encounters to-date.
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