“Carl Ojisan” is a simple, farmer-like bearded old man and the character that represents the “curl” snack.
The sign was originally made by large food company Meiji Seika in 2008. On the hour, Kerota a frog comes out of his hat.
Although once popular, in recent years the snack’s popularity has slumped and it is no longer sold in eastern Japan.
Who knows what could become of the sign in the future…
Size
Height 4m, length 18m
Photo Tips
It is funny if you take the photo from the monitor at the side as you can include yourself in the photograph