Five-thousand people wearing Santa Claus costumes gathered in Osaka Castle Park on Sunday to take part in the annual Osaka Great Santa Run. Some walked and some ran the 5 kilometers in the rain. 

The charity event started in 2009. All money raised will be donated to buy Christmas presents for the children suffering from life-threatening illnesses and who will be in hospital on Christmas Eve.

5,000 people wearing Santa Claus costumes gathered in Osaka Castle Park on Sunday to take part in the annual Osaka Great Santa Run.