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Asia/ East Asia

Japanese artist faces backlash for ‘unscientific’ statue of child in protective gear in Fukushima

Kenji Yanobe apologises for “discomforting” some people with his artwork

Kenji Yanobe apologises for “discomforting” some people with his artwork

The statue of a child clad in a protective suit set up near JR Fukushima station has sparked criticism that it gives the impression that Fukushima residents need such gear after the 2011 nuclear crisis.

The 6.2-metre statue called Sun Child was made by contemporary artist Kenji Yanobe to express his wish for a world free from nuclear disasters.