Sherlock Holmes' statute unveiled in Kobe

Sherlock Holmes' statute unveiled in Kobe

KOBE, Japan - A statue of Sherlock Holmes is unveiled in a ceremony at Eikokukan (British Mansion) in Kobe, western Japan, on Oct. 5, 2014, to commemorate the 160th birthday of the fictional detective.

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