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Statues of Naked Women Being Removed From Public Spaces; Meant As Symbols of Peace, Now Thought Inappropriate

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By Eri Kurokawa / Yomiuri Shimbun Staff Writer

14:07 JST, August 27, 2025

TAKAMATSU — Statues of naked women are being removed from parks and other locations nationwide, in keeping with modern sentiments that they are inappropriate for public places.

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