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Squids in: Japan town builds giant statue with Covid grant
TOKYO: A remote Japanese fishing town has sparked debate after spending coronavirus relief funds on a giant squid statue that cost nearly $250,000 in a controversial bid to boost post-pandemic tourism.The huge pink monument with its tentacles outstretched was unveiled in March by the coastal town of Noto in central Japan as a proud nod to its local delicacy.It cost around 27 million yen ($247,000) and was mostly paid for with a national tax grant to aid communities hit financially by Covid-19 restrictions.Despite online debate over the merits of the public spending, local officials said they hoped the installation at a roadside rest stop would pique travellers' interest at home and abroad."T

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