Controversial Fukushima child statue in radiation suit being removed

The city of Fukushima began removing a child statue clad in a protective suit Tuesday following criticism that it could mislead the public into believing that local residents, hit by the 2011 nuclear crisis, need to wear such gear.The 6.2-meter statue of a child in a yellow protective suit was unveiled near JR Fukushima Station on Aug. 3. Dubbed "Sun Child," it was produced by contemporary artist Kenji Yanobe to express his wish for a world free of nuclear disasters.But it has sparked controversy among residents with many demanding its removal and others saying the statue could boost "reput…READ FULL ARTICLE