Nestled within the serene garden of Denzu-in temple, Yubizuka—or the "finger mound"—is one of Tokyo's most unexpected and delightfully eccentric monuments. Donated by Tokujirō Namikoshi, the celebrated founder of Japan's premier shiatsu school who famously treated Marilyn Monroe, the bronze statue depicts one hand firmly grasping the wrist of another giving an enthusiastic thumbs-up. While Denzu-in itself boasts rich feudal history alongside Edo's great temples, this offbeat tribute to the power of finger-pressure therapy offers an amusing and memorable stop for curious wanderers exploring Bunkyo City.
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