Ken Shimura statue & zelkova tree
Ken Shimura statue & tree
志村けんの銅像 / 志村けんの木
A place of pilgrimage known nationwide — the starting point of the story that made Higashimurayama famous.
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Highlights & things to do
The statue, striking his signature “Aiin” pose, was unveiled in front of Higashimurayama Station in June 2021.
The statue was funded through crowdfunding, drawing more than 32 million yen in support.
The “Ken Shimura tree,” a zelkova (the city tree), was planted at the station's east exit in 1976.
It was the song “Higashimurayama Ondo” that made the town's name known across Japan. Pair the visit with the zelkova-lined avenue.
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Photo credit: Photo: Iku (Higashimurayama tourism ambassador). The Ken Shimura statue (in front of Higashimurayama Station).
When you think of Higashimurayama, it has to be Ken Shimura. Stand in front of the station and you can feel the whole town's affection for him.
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