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Massive Snake Statue Ready for New Year; Residents at Tsu Spent 1 Month Creating Symbol of 2025

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The Yomiuri Shimbun

11:42 JST, December 31, 2024

TSU — A massive statue of a snake — the Chinese zodiac sign for 2025 — has been installed at Tatsumizu Shrine in Tsu ahead of the new year.

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