A photo of the construction in progress is featured on today's BBC "Day in Picture"
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What an awesome sight it is right now at Shiokaze Park. As a Gundam fan, I'm totally touched T__T
The date of display for the statue is from July 11th till August 31st, but folks visiting the part right now would be able to view it anyway ^^
All images from BBC and Mainichi