What is Tora-san Summit?
This event is dedicated to Torajiro Kuruma, also known as Tora-san, the protagonist of the movie series "It's Tough Being a Man" (Original title: Otoko wa Tsurai yo). First held in 2015, the event marks its 10th anniversary this year.
The summit offers a variety of traditional Japanese cultural experiences, including taiko drumming and Awa Odori dance performances. Additionally, visitors can enjoy local specialties from various filming locations featured in the movie series.
What is the movie "It's Tough Being a Man" (Original title: Otoko wa Tsurai yo)?
The film series "It's Tough Being a Man" (Original title: Otoko wa Tsurai yo), starring Kiyoshi Atsumi as Tora-san, tells the story of Tora-san, a traveling salesman who journeys across Japan, interacting with his family and various people. The series is beloved for its heartwarming and humorous episodes that evoke both laughter and tears. The movie celebrates its 55th anniversary this year.
Shochiku Tora-san Store
Event overview
- event name
- Tora-san Summit 2024
- theme
- Preserving Japan's original landscape and passing it on to the next generation
- date and time
- Saturday, November 2, 2024 and Sunday, November 3, 2024 10:00-16:00 *
- venue
- Taishakuten,Taishakuten Sando,Special Venue (7-9 Shibamata),Katsushika Ward Tora-san Shibamata Memorial Hall,Katsushika Ward Yamamoto Residence,Second Venue
- Sponsored by
- Tora-san Summit Executive Committee
Venue situation
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Shibamata Taishakuten -
Taishakuten Approach -
Special Venue -
Katsushika Shibamata Tora-san Museum -
Katsushika-ku Yamamoto-tei -
Second Venue