Reply With QuoteLovely story Franny. Thank you for sharing. Wonderful how people from every corner of the world are keeping the memory of Elvis alive.
Japanese Elvis statue unveiled in Kobe: Former Prime Minister and keen Elvis fan Junichiro Koizumi, 67, attended a ceremony in Kobe Harborland on Sunday held to unveil the Elvis Presley statue that sat outside the Love Me Tender store in Tokyo’s Harajuku since 1987, but was removed in January this year following the closure of the store.
Koizumi joined the crowd of about 1,000 Elvis Presley fans who braved the rain for the unveiling of the statue, which was originally paid for by the former prime minister along with contributions from several hundred other fans. Koizumi said that his love for Elvis was handy in diplomatic relations at times, and in the end seemingly outshone the statue amid the cries of “Jun-chan” that came from the crowd.
Kobe, known as the birthplace of jazz in Japan, was chosen as the new location for the statue after locals campaigned to have it brought to the port city. Harajuku was chosen for the first site in 1987 – 10 years after The King’s passing.
(News, Source:japantoday.com)
Lovely story Franny. Thank you for sharing. Wonderful how people from every corner of the world are keeping the memory of Elvis alive.
Great! I cannot fathom how popular Elvis is to people who - for the most part - never had a chance to witness Elvis in person! I'm beginning to become a fan of former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, myself!Originally Posted by franny
Japanese Elvis statue unveiled in Kobe: Former Prime Minister and keen Elvis fan Junichiro Koizumi, 67, attended a ceremony in Kobe Harborland on Sunday held to unveil the Elvis Presley statue that sat outside the Love Me Tender store in Tokyo’s Harajuku since 1987, but was removed in January this year following the closure of the store.
Koizumi joined the crowd of about 1,000 Elvis Presley fans who braved the rain for the unveiling of the statue, which was originally paid for by the former prime minister along with contributions from several hundred other fans. Koizumi said that his love for Elvis was handy in diplomatic relations at times, and in the end seemingly outshone the statue amid the cries of “Jun-chan” that came from the crowd.
Kobe, known as the birthplace of jazz in Japan, was chosen as the new location for the statue after locals campaigned to have it brought to the port city. Harajuku was chosen for the first site in 1987 – 10 years after The King’s passing.
(News, Source:japantoday.com)
Just pretend, I'm holding you, and whispering things soft and low.
And think of me, how it's gonna be and just pretend I didn't go
Here is a good picture of the statue.
Sincerely,Mr.TCB
Thats awesome, that man sure is a big fan.
"How do I get placed in situations like this? Ah hell, I guess it's all part of showbusiness "~ Elvis in his limo on his way to perform in Omaha, NE on June 19th 1977
Kind Regards,
Brad
Franny,do we have anything like that here in Canada? Just asking.
The One and Only King of Rock'n'Roll.
That's one of the best statues I've seen of Elvis. Thanks Franny
Diane
I applaude the japanese people
I'm the King of the Jungle, They call me Tigerman
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Thank you dear Franny ! nice news ! I like to read that our king is loved everywhere.
He was the firstest with the mostest.
You're welcome, everyone.
I'm also beginning to become a fan of PM Koizumi.
franny
Thank you for this information and the photo, great to see this there.
I dream a world where man no other man
will scorn. Where LOVE will bless the earth
and peace its paths adorn...
No, Shelley. I don't believe we do. Sorry, just saw your question...
You're welcome, Tommy.Thank you for this information and the photo, great to see this there.
franny
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