Kashino, Kushimoto, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture
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Free
The Mustafa Kemal Atatürk Equestrian Statue is located near the Kashinozaki Lighthouse in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture. This impressive statue commemorates Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey. Originally gifted to a theme park in Niigata, it was moved to Kushimoto in 2010 to mark the 120th anniversary of Japanese-Turkish friendship, following the tragic Ertuğrul frigate incident. The statue stands as a symbol of the enduring bond between the two nations. Visitors can easily access the statue while exploring the lighthouse and the nearby Turkish Memorial Museum. It's a great spot to reflect on the history and friendship between Turkey and Japan.