Tower Billiken Statue x x cm Gold [Tsutenkaku Official] (Large) Approx. 12.3 12.3 21.5

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Follow our shop for new arrivals! Please leave a review when your item arrives. ―・―・―・―・―・―・―・―・―・―・―・―・― Large Billiken figurine - Osaka souvenir, ornament, Tsutenkaku Tower, god of happiness, good fortune, Billiken, sole of the foot, god, American-born, Kansai, commemorative item The second Billiken appeared in 1979! He sits atop the Tsutenkaku Tower observation deck, and so many people rub his feet for good luck that the soles of his feet became worn down. Therefore, in May 2012, a new third Billiken was created to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Tsutenkaku Tower and Shinsekai. This is a figurine of Billiken, the god of good fortune at Tsutenkaku Tower. Perfect for display in shops, entryways, or as home decor! Material: Polyresin Size: Approx. H20cm x W13cm x D12.5cm The first Billiken appeared in Osaka in 1912 (Meiji 45). It was displayed in the "Billiken Hall" located inside the White Tower at "Luna Park," an amusement park that opened in Shinsekai alongside Tsutenkaku Tower. The second Billiken appeared in 1979 (Showa 54). It was enshrined on the observation deck of Tsutenkaku Tower, and people continued to rub the soles of its feet, believing it would bring good fortune. As a result, the soles of its feet wore down, and in May 2012 (Heisei 24), a new third Billiken was made to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Tsutenkaku Tower and Shinsekai. Material/Components: Polyresin This is a figurine of Billiken, the god of happiness. Scratching the soles of his feet might bring you good luck!