Controversial statues aren't just coming down in the United States. They are also going up. And the fierce debate they provoke isn't just among Americans. A statue in San Francisco to be unveiled Friday has prompted behind-the-scenes recriminations from Japan, including attempts by the local Japanese Consulate to block its installation and alleged harassment from Japanese conservatives half the wo
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