Toyotomi Hideyoshi statue beheaded in Nagoya

Summary

In a Nagoya shopping street, statues of Japan's three great unifiers—Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu—have faced repeated vandalism over the years. Recently, the Hideyoshi statue was targeted, with its head removed and other parts damaged between August 22 and 24. Made of reinforced plastic, the statue's head is now held by the shopping district's promotion association, which is considering filing a police report. Past incidents include Nobunaga's left arm being broken six years ago and Ieyasu's statue being toppled three years ago, highlighting an ongoing pattern of deliberate damage to these historical monuments.

Takeaways

• 😀 Statues of Japan’s three great unifiers – Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu – are located in a shopping street in Nagoya.
• 😀 Recently, the statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi was vandalized, with its head removed and foot damaged.
• 😀 The statue of Hideyoshi is made of reinforced plastic, and the damage likely occurred between August 22nd and August 24th.
• 😀 The head of the damaged statue is being kept by the shopping district’s promotion association, which may file a police report.
• 😀 This is not the first time the statues have been damaged; there is a history of repeated incidents.
• 😀 Six years ago, the left arm of the Nobunaga statue (holding a firearm) was broken.
• 😀 Three years ago, the statue of Tokugawa Ieyasu was kicked over and toppled.
• 😀 The statues are located in a public shopping street, suggesting potential security vulnerabilities.
• 😀 The vandalism incidents seem to follow a pattern, suggesting either neglect or targeted attacks.
• 😀 The material of the statues, though reinforced plastic, was still susceptible to physical damage, raising concerns about durability and protection.
• 😀 The promotion association may need to enhance security measures to prevent further incidents.

Q & A

What is the significance of the statues in Nagoya's shopping street?

The statues represent Japan's three great unifiers: Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu, who played key roles in unifying Japan during the late 16th century.

What happened to the statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi?

The head of the statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi was removed, and parts of its foot and other sections were also damaged, possibly due to vandalism.

When was the damage to the Hideyoshi statue suspected to have occurred?

The damage to the Hideyoshi statue is believed to have occurred between August 22nd and August 24th.

Has this type of vandalism happened before to the statues of the three heroes?

Yes, there have been previous incidents of damage to the statues, including the breaking of Nobunaga's left arm six years ago and the toppling of Ieyasu's statue three years ago.

What material is the statue of Hideyoshi made from?

The statue of Hideyoshi, like the others, is made of reinforced plastic.

Who is currently holding the head of the Hideyoshi statue?

The head of the Hideyoshi statue is being kept by the shopping district's promotion association.

What is the shopping district planning to do in response to the damage?

The shopping district's promotion association is considering filing a police report regarding the vandalism.

What happened to the statue of Oda Nobunaga six years ago?

Six years ago, the left arm of the statue of Oda Nobunaga, which was holding a firearm, was broken.

What happened to the statue of Tokugawa Ieyasu three years ago?

Three years ago, the statue of Tokugawa Ieyasu was kicked over and toppled.

What could be the reason behind the repeated damage to the statues?

The repeated damage may be due to acts of vandalism, though the specific reasons behind these acts remain unclear.