Ebisu

Ebisu (sometimes seen with a "Y", Yebisu) is one of the Japanese Gods of prosperity and fortune. Probably one of the more popular ones as there are many brands using his name. Yebisu beer, Evisu jeans etc.

This statue of him stands outside Ebisu station along the JR Yamanote line. He's no hachiko, but still a great spot for meeting up with friends when in Ebisu.

I remember reading of a town outside Tokyo that has hundreds of publicly placed Ebisu statues. Can't remember where it is though. Do you happen to know?

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  Danny Choo in Tokyo (Registered on 2006/12/11)
  CEO MIrai Inc
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  looks like Ebisu is promoting Hello Work - the government run job seeking service for the unemployed.

  Sat 2009/11/07 22:55:18 JST (ID #738405)

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    Poofiemus in Education Camp, US (Registered on 2008/07/21)
    University's Slave
    

    Wonder if that banner was officially placed or just put there by some bloke for a laugh?

    Sun 2009/11/08 09:07:01 JST (ID #738480)

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      pariah in Internet (Registered on 2009/06/17)
      Freeter
      

      Judging by the positioning of that banner, I say this is intentional.

      Wed 2009/12/09 05:21:59 JST (ID #747138)

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