Statue of Liberty replica removed

Statue of Liberty replica removed

HAKODATE, Japan - An about six-meter-tall replica of the Statue of Liberty in Hakodate, Hokkaido, is moved by crane on Aug. 19, 2010, at the request of the city government, which found the statue damaged the cityscape. The district is designated as a historic townscape preservation area by the city. (Kyodo)

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