Don’t Blink Japan’s Abandoned Sculpture Garden

In 2016, a photographer discovered a park with 800 sculptures depicting Buddhist deities and replicas of real people, commissioned by Matsuo Furukawa in 1989 for ¥6 billion. The statues, including one of Furukawa, are believed to represent his friends and family, though their awareness of these replicas is uncertain. Located near a Japanese village known for Buddha statues, the park evokes an unsettling feeling among visitors, especially at night.

In what year was the mysterious sculpture park discovered?

• 2010

• 2020

• 2016

• 2005

Approximately how many sculptures are present in the park?

• 800

• 1000

• 600

• 500

Who commissioned the creation of the sculptures in the park?

• A famous artist

• A wealthy Japanese man

• A Buddhist monk

• A local government

How much did Matsuo Furukawa reportedly spend on the sculptures?

• ¥3 billion

• ¥6 billion

• ¥10 billion

• ¥1 billion

What feeling do visitors often experience at the sculpture park?

• Joyful

• Unsettling

• Bored

• Excited