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When you go to a Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) in Japan, you see the founder Colonel Sanders’ statue in front of the restaurant. He is called Colonel ojisan (uncle Colonel) and is one of the well-known figures in Japan.

"K.Suzuki" some rights reserved. flickr

Sometimes they dress Colonel ojisan for a seasonal event. Here are the pictures of him in costumes.

“Shinsengumi”
(shogunate police and military force located in Kyoto)

"Chaymation" some rights reserved. flickr

“Maid Costume”
was later prohibited by the company.

"xtcbz" some rights reserved. flickr

“Happi” (Workman’s livery coat)
It says “Kenta Matsuri” meaning KFC Festival.

"Maverick Dal" some rights reserved. flickr

“Samurai Armor”
It says “Colonel Ojisan” on the bottom.

"Chi (in Japan)" some rights reserved. flickr

“Yukata”
There are two errors in this picture; 1, he is wearing a women’s yukata,
and 2, the bow is supposed to be on his back.

"MShades" some rights reserved. flickr

“Shrimp”

"JaviC" some rights reserved. flickr

“Neon Genesis EVANGELION”

"edmundyeo" some rights reserved. flickr

“The Hanshin Tigers” (famous baseball team in Japan)

"jcruz2000" some rights reserved. flickr

Which one do you think the best on him?

By the way, there is an interesting story behind the last picture,“Colonel Sanders in the Hanshin Tigers’ Costume.” I will share the story one of these days. ^^

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