‘Tora-san and His Sister’
Life-sized statues of two characters from a decades-long Japanese film series stand outside Shibamata station in Tokyo.

📜 Life-sized bronze statues of Tora-san and his half-sister Sakura, characters from the "It's Tough to Be a Man" film series.
🔍 Located outside Shibamata station in Tokyo's Katsushika City, a tribute to the beloved film franchise.

Why Go

🎬 See a tribute to Japan's longest-running film series.
📸 Photo opportunity with iconic Japanese film characters.
🚶 Explore the historic Shibamata district.

Tips

👣 Tora-san's left foot is shiny from people touching it for good luck.
🛍️ Shibamata offers Tora-san themed goods and traditional shops.
🏛️ The Tora-san Museum and Shibamata Taishakuten temple are nearby.

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