Golden statues on top of Nagoya Castle

Golden statues on top of Nagoya Castle

Photo taken on Feb. 1, 2021, shows one of the two iconic golden "Shachihoko" -- a mythical half-fish creature -- statues on the roof of Nagoya Castle and scaffolding set up to take them down for temporary public display, the first in 16 years. The statues will go on display at ground facilities in the central Japan city for about four months from March 20.

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