Perched atop the five-story Niimi tableware building, the 36-foot-tall "Jumbo Cook" has served as the whimsical welcoming icon of Kappabashi Kitchen Town since 1982. This delightfully eccentric mustached chef watches over an avenue packed with specialized cookware shops selling everything from artisan knives to hyper-realistic fake food samples. Beyond its status as an irresistible photo op, the colossal monument has inspired charming local urban legends claiming he is secretly a giant robot guardian standing watch over the capital. It is an essential, smile-inducing landmark to seek out while exploring the neighborhood between Asakusa and Ueno.
- Quirky Landmarks
- Statues
- Architecture
- Kitchenware
- Kappabashi
- Photo Spots
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