Nagoya “Sunglasses Buddha” - The Latest Social Media Buzz

"Sunglasses Buddha"

A giant Buddha statue in Nagoya has attracted attention for his eyewear. It is the latest social media sensation. Do you remember the Fujikawaguchiko Lawson? Tourists flocked to the site to copy photos they had seen online.

      When the Buddha statue is photographed from a nearby crossing, it looks like he is wearing sunglasses.

      I hope that the spot is respected more than the Fuji Lawson was, from both tourists and local authorities. We don’t want that situation again…

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giant: とても大きい

Buddha: 仏像

statue: 彫像

attract (attracted): 惹きつける（惹きつけられる）

attention: 注目

eyewear: 眼鏡/サングラス

social media: ソーシャルメディア

sensation: センセーション

flock (flocked): 群がる（群がる）

site: 場所

nearby: 近く

crossing: 横断歩道

local authorities: 地方自治体