🗺️ Yamada Yoji Museum山田洋次ミュージアム

The Yamada Yoji Museum is dedicated to showcasing the creative career and works of the famous film director Yamada Yoji. Yamada has directed many well-known films, among which the immensely popular series "Tora-san" set in Katsushika Shibamata is one of his representative works. After undergoing renovations, the museum reopened in 2019. The interior is spacious, bright, and filled with a sense of openness. Upon entering, visitors are immediately greeted by a lifelike statue of Yamada Yoji, leaving a strong impression. From 1969 to 2019, the "Tora-san" series, including special episodes, consists of a total of 50 films, all of which were directed by Yamada Yoji and involved his screenplay contributions. It can be said that Yamada Yoji is the "biological father" of "Tora-san," and "Katsushika Shibamata" has become a well-known location in Japan largely due to this masterpiece. The museum displays numerous films and related materials spanning Yamada's half-century career, as well as various filming equipment he once used. This allows visitors to understand the significant contributions this great director has made to Japanese cinema and his admirable creative journey. At the back of the exhibition hall, there is a "Shibamata Small Theater," where visitors can watch trailers of Yamada Yoji's works in a vintage atmosphere reminiscent of an old-fashioned cinema. Next to the museum, there is a café themed around the film "Tora-san," called "TORAsan cafe." After visiting the Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Memorial Hall and the Yamada Yoji Museum, guests can relax here and let their thoughts wander into the world of Tora-san, enjoying a delightful time.

The memorial hall of the famous Japanese film director Yōji Yamada features the movie "Tora-san's Truly Tough Life" as one of his representative works. It showcases many photographic equipment that were actually used during filming. Visitors can explore nine different themed exhibitions to learn about the director's creative career and works, experiencing the artistic charm and depth of cinema. In addition to displaying film-related content, the hall also introduces Yōji Yamada's life trajectory across various fields such as television and theater. The statue of Yōji Yamada is quite impressive. Next to the museum, "TORAsan cafe" is a café themed around Tora-san, where visitors can immerse themselves in the cinematic world presented in "Tora-san's Truly Tough Life" and enjoy a relaxing and pleasant time (beverages are available for an additional charge).