There is a full-scale statue of a robot from the anime series "Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn" that stands — majestically, some might say — in DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba.
The giant white robot can be seen over the tops of trees from far away and stands at a height of 20 meters — only 5 meters higher than the walls being scaled at the first Olympic sport climbing competition that was taking place nearby in the robot’s line of sight.
Sport climbing has seen a big boost in popularity in both its competitive and recreational forms in recent years and could get another boost from being included in the Olympic Games.