For some reason, there's a whole lot of enjoyable public art and design in Shizuoka, and this extends also to the suburbs. Walking around the streets of Shimizu one winter's day, I found a number of interesting statues, often connected to the town in one way or another. There are nautical statues reflecting its port, and footballers in front of the station representing J-League team Shimizu S-Pulse. And with the other statues, part of the fun is in flexing your imagination as to just what they're up to!
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Public Art in Shimizu
Enjoy spotting the statues around the town
By Peter Sidell
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Elena Lisina
4 years ago
I also always notice sculptures in Japan! :)
Olga
7 years ago
Nice! I also enjoy the public art in Japan.
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