Don’t Blink Japan’s Abandoned Sculpture Garden

Don’t Blink Japan’s Abandoned Sculpture Garden

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History

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses a unique sculpture park discovered in 2016, featuring around 800 sculptures depicting Buddhist deities and replicas of real people. Commissioned by Matsuo Furukawa in 1989 for ¥6 billion, the park includes a statue of Furukawa himself. The sculptures, believed to represent his friends and family, are located near a Japanese village known for its Buddha statues. Visitors report an eerie atmosphere, especially at night.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What does the name of the nearby Japanese village translate to?

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What unsettling feelings do visitors experience at the park?

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