Ultraman Mebius: Postmaster for a day

If the Japanese postal service is anything like the US Postal Service, hiring a giant costumed superhero can only help.

"We're trying our best as we head toward privatization. Mebius has given us energy," said 58-year-old postmaster Yoshinori Suganuma after Ultraman's arrival.

Ultraman appeared at the post office at 9:30 a.m., and was handed a letter of request from Suganuma, before setting about his tasks in the postmaster's office.

While he appeared hesitant about using a pen -- something he normally doesn't do -- he managed to carry out his duties.

Read the full article at the Mainichi Daily News.

[via Kaiju Shakedown]