浅野総一郎の銅像, Bronze sculpture at Asano Junior and Senior High School, Japan.
Description
The Asano statue is a copper sculpture standing nearly 4 meters tall, positioned on a hill within the school grounds. The memorial is surrounded by an information ring that documents key moments from this person's industrial career.
History
The monument was erected in 1924 to honor an influential industrialist who had founded a major business group. It marks a period in Japanese history when prominent industrialists were publicly commemorated for their economic contributions.
Culture
The statue honors an important industrial leader and stands on the campus of a school bearing his name. It symbolizes his influence on Japan's development during the 20th century.
Practical
The sculpture can be viewed from an observation platform that offers views toward the bay and surrounding industrial areas. The location is easily accessible once you are on the school campus.
Did you know?
The memorial structure uses modern reinforced concrete with high-strength fibers, allowing for unusually thin wall sections. This construction technique was technologically advanced for the period.
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