Standing beside the Sumida River at Teikyo University of Science, this curious monument preserves a section of the famous Obake Entotsu—four power plant chimneys whose diamond layout famously seemed to change number depending on where you stood. Immortalized in Yasujiro Ozu's cinematic masterpiece Tokyo Story, these beloved smokestacks powered the capital for decades before their controversial demolition in the 1960s. Today, this repurposed section stands as a nostalgic tribute to retro Tokyo's shitamachi working-class atmosphere and post-war resilience. It offers an offbeat, rewarding pilgrimage for classic film buffs and urban history enthusiasts exploring Adachi's riverside.
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