Because "Kimi-chan," said to be the model for "Akai Kutsu," came from Shizuoka Prefecture, a statue of Kimi-chan and her mother stands at Nihondaira.
Legend Site
Nihondaira (Red Shoes Mother and Child Statue)
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| Encyclopedia | The Girl in Red Shoes (Akai Kutsu) |
|---|---|
| Location | Shizuoka Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka |
| Type of place | Mountain |
| Map position | Approximate position (Municipality), not the exact place |
An urban legend about the children's song "Akai Kutsu" (Red Shoes). There are rumors that the girl taken away by a foreigner was kidnapped, or that the "foreigner" in the lyrics was really a "great-grandfather." A sad true story is told about the girl said to be its model.