Koshien KFC Has a Panel of the Colonel Statue Thrown into Dotonbori

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A panel of the Colonel statue that was tossed into Dotonbori has been set up at the Kentucky Fried Chicken by Hanshin Koshien Station.
(Thanks to Iroha & Sasako @ Nishitsu Supporters, and Anzu-san for the tip!)

Here it is↓

It’s the symbol of good luck, “Welcome Back, Colonel!” Many of you may have heard about it on TV or in the news.


Apparently, it was a miraculous return after 24 years.

In October 1985, it was thrown into the Dotonbori River, and in March 2009, it was discovered by chance during river maintenance. Even after so many years, it still had the same unchanged smile and made a miraculous return. It was decided to preserve it exactly as it was when found as a symbol of good luck, and it was named “Welcome Back, Colonel!”

Here’s the map↓

The address is 1F Koshien Arcas, 1-27 Koshien Nanabancho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.


His hand is missing!!

It’s pretty awesome of KFC to preserve it just as it was when it was found!

It looks like it’ll be on display during the Japan Series.

※Thanks to Iroha & Sasako @ Nishitsu Supporters, and Anzu-san for the information!!
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