Shibamata Taishakuten is a Buddhist temple located in Katsushika, the eastern end of Tokyo. It has been bustling with worshippers since it was founded in 1629. In modern times, it appeared in many literary works which made it a popular tourist destination. The movie series "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" set in this place and its surrounding spots brought more people to the district when it started in 1960s. It holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-running movie series starring a single actor.
I pedaled there on a beautiful Sunday for the first time in years. The scenery was exactly the same as the last time I visited. It felt like the clock hadn't moved there while everything had kept changing dramatically in the rest of the world. You would feel nostalgic when you visit there even if it's the first time.
Of course I didn't forget to eat their local speciality "kusa-dango" or "mugwort rice dumplings" at the end of the trip. It tasted good.
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Shibamata Taishakuten is a Buddhist temple located in Katsushika, the eastern end of Tokyo. It has been bustling with worshippers since it was founded in 1629. In modern times, it appeared in many literary works which made it a popular tourist destination. The movie series "Otoko wa Tsurai yo" set in this place and its surrounding spots brought more people to the district when it started in 1960s. It holds the Guinness World Record for the longest-running movie series starring a single actor.
I pedaled there on a beautiful Sunday for the first time in years. The scenery was exactly the same as the last time I visited. It felt like the clock hadn't moved there while everything had kept changing dramatically in the rest of the world. You would feel nostalgic when you visit there even if it's the first time.
Of course I didn't forget to eat their local speciality "kusa-dango" or "mugwort rice dumplings" at the end of the trip. It tasted good.
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