We arrived about 40 minutes before museum closed so there was no crowds at all. The exhibit is about a long running television show since Showa era. The settings were replicas from the show which is nostalgic even to me since we were so culturally close. The kitchen setting was so much like my old house’s kitchen. Even though I didn’t watch the show but I was able enjoy its exhibitions and some clips from the show. Highly recommended.

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I knew nothing about Tora-San or his films aside from doing research on Shibamata itself, I’m so glad I came to learn more about who he was and how his films impacted the town itself. The museum has actual set pieces from his movies and they’re interactive, as well. There’s also a cool diorama town seeing how life was during 1960s Japan; be warned though, the museum is completely in Japanese, but if you have an open mind and enough interest of Japanese culture you’ll be as enthralled as I was. Definitely a must visit when coming to Shibamata!

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It was a very lovely museum about the Japanese drama - Tora-san. Very informative and interactive. We enjoyed our visit a lot! We bought the combo ticket for 500 yen and it was definitely worth it!

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We picked this place randomly. This is an extremely amazing museum ❤️❤️❤️. We've never watched this series, but we do love it. All displays are well thought out, leaving a lasting impression on series fans (or maybe not). There is 5-mins away parking with low fee.

Created in 1997, this small museum is dedicated to the famous Japanese film series "Otoko wa Tsuraiyo" (It's Tough To Be A Man), featuring the character Tora-san. It was built in the Shibamata district, which is the filming location for the film's series. The museum features a collection of items and memorabilia related to the films, as well as a replica of the filming studio. Visitors can also watch behind-the-scenes footage and enjoy the atmosphere of the sets.👍

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