Japanese town builds giant squid statue with coronavirus relief money | South China Morning Post

A Japanese coastal town has spent over 25 million yen (US$229,000) of the coronavirus relief money it received from the government on a giant squid statue. Noto government officials said they hoped the sculpture helps promote the local seafood speciality and boost tourism to their community in Ishikawa Prefecture. T…

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