Standing next to a statue of a goose, this samurai overlooks the Cabbage Market (Zelný trh) in the center of Brno. The samurai resides high above the market on the rooftop of the Goose on a String Theatre. The statue is a photographer's delight, as it's slightly hidden from other tourist attractions.
August 27, 2019
Chillingham, England
This statue of a celebrated soldier was removed from Dublin and reinstalled in rural Northumberland.
Hiraizumi, Japan
According to folklore, this grave lies near the site of the “standing death” of one of Japan’s fiercest warriors.
Yokohama, Japan
After an Englishmen was killed by a samurai here in 1862, a two-day war changed the course of Japanese history.
Tokyo, Japan
This statue of a deified “hag” is said to protect children from the common cold and coughing fits.
Morioka, Japan
Legend says that a swarm of centipedes and snakes once crawled out of the tomb of this cursed princess.
Cable Beach, Australia
A bronze sculpture dedicated a man who transformed the town into a modern tourist destination.
Nagoya, Japan
The location of the site of one of the defining battles of feudal Japan is being fought over by two neighboring cities.
Tokyo, Japan
Here lies Hattori Hanzō, a samurai who is remembered as a legendary ninja in today’s popular culture.
