🚃🍡 Discover the Showa Charm of Kibana 🚃🍡

In the eastern part of Tokyo, within the Katsushika District, lies a street named "Kibana" that is steeped in Showa-era nostalgia and full of human warmth. This place preserves the historical traces of Tokyo's early commoner culture and is also the familiar filming location for the long-running Japanese film series "Tora-san" 🚉 Transportation Tip: If you're starting from Ueno, take the Keisei Kameido Line for 30 minutes straight to "Kibana Station". 📍 First Stop: Touch Tora-san's "Golden Left Foot" Upon exiting the old Kibana Station, you'll see the most famous life-sized bronze statue of Tora-san. It is said that touching the left foot of this statue brings good luck, which is why Tora-san's left foot has been touched by tourists to a color noticeably different from the rest, shining with a golden glow. 💩 Second Stop: The Shop Selling "Golden Feces" The Japanese pronunciation of "golden feces" is similar to "kin-un" (gold luck), and it is used as a talisman for good fortune. The owner displays the "gold luck" that has lost its luster from being touched by countless tourists, rivaling the popularity of Tora-san's golden left foot! 🍬 Third Stop: "Haikara Yokocho" - Nostalgic Childhood Memories A traditional snack and grocery store specializing in nostalgic old-fashioned snacks, candies, and small toys, as well as retro gaming consoles. It evokes many childhood memories, and the second floor is a museum displaying nostalgic toys. #Japan #JapanTravel #TravelJapan #TokyoTourism #TokyoTravelGuide #JapaneseCulture #JapanTravelTips #OffTheBeatenPath #CulturalExperience #JapanTravelGuide