Tora-san stands watch over the Shibamata neighborhood. (The sash promoting fire safety is a recent addition; don’t look for it in any of his movies.)
Rice crackers sold at a Shibamata shop feature the familiar face.
The character's well-worn sandals marked him as a throwback to earlier days, endearing him to the Shōwa-era audiences that made his series one of the best-loved in Japanese film.
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