So, it's only natural that many takoyaki food stalls and restaurants have as mascots cute, kawaii octopuses... Usually, the mascots are also wearing a hachimaki (traditional Japanese bandanna), a symbol of perseverance, like this yatai shop from Kumagaya, Saitama.
EXIF info:
Nikon D90
Lens: VR 18-55mm F/3.5-5.6G
Focal Length: 38mm
Aperture: F/5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/1000s
ISO Sensitivity: ISO 200