The characters are changed from time to time. Photographed here is the street as it was this winter, with Mametchi from the Tamagotchi games in front, followed by Anpanman.
EXIF info:
Nikon Df
Lens: VR 28-300mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 28mm
Aperture: F/6.3
Shutter Speed: 1/125s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 400