Golden statues on top of Nagoya Castle

Golden statues on top of Nagoya Castle

A helicopter carries one of two iconic golden "Shachihoko" -- a mythical half-fish creature -- statues from the roof of Nagoya Castle in Aichi Prefecture on March 8, 2021. The statues will go on public display in the central Japan city for nearly four months from March 20. (Pool photo)

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