Giant head of 'Tetsujin 28-go' unveiled in Kobe

Giant head of 'Tetsujin 28-go' unveiled in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - A giant iron head of ''Tetsujin 28-go,'' or Iron Man No.28, was unveiled Monday in Kobe's Nagata Ward. The construction of the statue is scheduled to be completed in October.

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