What is this? 12

Spotted: Outside of a busy construction site near the train station in Nara I found this interesting sculpture. Half-frog, half-machine, what is this RoboFrog and, more importantly, why is it holding a soccer ball?


Answer: This is a recycling bin for empty bottles. I assume it is an attempt to get kids to throw away their bottles, because frankly I don't think any adults would be enticed to throw anything away in a slightly battered up frog-shaped bin. It says very clearly not to put cigarette buts into its mouth because it is not an ash tray.