Went to Shinjuku Station the other day and took of photo of the giant metal sculpture while I was there. I've only passed it a few times since it was erected during the pandemic, but my curiosity finally got the best of me, and I had some extra time anyways so I snapped a quick shot of it.

I did a little research on it and it was apparently made by the famous arist Tomokazu Matsuyama and the theme of theme for lack of a better word is to greet visitors with surprise and bewilderment.

It's pretty interesting and looks different from every angle as well. If you look at the right side of the photo (it's kind of cut off) you can see it holding a flower with its arm outstretched.

The name of it is Hanao-san, and while I'm not sure of the origin behind the name it has certainly piqued my interest...

Was out near Tokyo Station this weekend and decided to snap some pictures of the giraffe sculpture and the "Bell of Peace." I really love the crown that the giraffe is wearing lol. I'll have to start taking more pictures when I see cool things like this. I usually just admire it for a second and then go on my way. Going to have to make an effort to remember to take photos!