“Is that Ryo-san?” a child’s voice chirped, breaking the quiet hum of the Kameari cityscape. We stand before the Statue of Saluting Ryō-san, a bronze tribute to the beloved manga character, Kankichi Ryōtsu. This statue is one of 15 scattered throughout Kameari, a testament to the enduring popularity of “Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo,” affectionately shortened to “KochiKame.” The Statue of Saluting Ryō-san captures a specific moment, a gesture of respect from the often chaotic but ultimately good-hearted officer. “KochiKame,” meaning “This is the police station in front of Kameari Park in Katsushika Ward,” ran for an astounding 40 years in Weekly Shōnen Jump, from 1976 to 2016. This longevity earned it a Guinness World Record for the most volumes published for a single manga series, a staggering 201 volumes. The series follows the daily life of Ryō-san, a middle-aged officer at the Kameari police station. His get-rich-quick schemes and outlandish hobbies, often involving his wealthy friend Keiichi Nakagawa, are the heart of the series’ humor. The Statue of Saluting Ryō-san, along with its 14 companions, draws visitors from all over Japan, transforming Kameari into a pilgrimage site for KochiKame fans. They offer a chance to step into the world of Ryō-san, a world that celebrates the everyday life and vibrant spirit of Tokyo’s shitamachi, the traditional working-class districts. As you admire the Statue of Saluting Ryō-san, remember the laughter and the heartwarming stories that have made KochiKame a national treasure.
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Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to