Clown Down Other Mascots Watchful

A mechanical clown mascot beat its drum one last time then retired as a restaurant's tourist attraction. But Big Boy, Colonel Sanders, Pekko-chan and many more still pose for pictures in front of their respective outlets.

Taro stood in front of Cui-daore  Japanese-food restaurant in Osaka since 1950. Now retired, the clown will promote tourism to the area.

Meanwhile, other mascots, including a celebrity pickled vegetable man - who could be the Colonel's younger brother - get their share of daily attention around Japan.



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