Billiken (Tsutenkaku) ビリケン

The Billiken Shrine in Osaka features golden statues of Billiken, a figure known for bringing good fortune. These statues are often found outside stores and landmarks throughout the city. The most well-known Billiken statue is located in the Golden Observation Platform of Tsutenkaku Tower, where it looks out over the city.

Source: tokyoweekender.com ↗, read 2026-09-10