Masked Monkey Waiters

The Kayabuki Restaurant Has Odd Serving Staff

The Kayabuki Restaurant in Utsunomiya, Japan has two masked monkeys that are employed as waiters. Though it doesn't look like the monkeys are very good at their job in the attached video, I'm sure they were just on a banana break.

The monkeys Yacchan and Fukuchan wear girly wigs and masks that look like women's faces at the Kayabuki Restaurant. If you're not in Japan but are dying to see this adorable duo in action, check out the Kayabuki Restaurant in the video or gallery.

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Hospitality
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3.3 out of 10
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50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
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  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
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Activity 75%
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