Starting from the fiscal year 2024, Eiichi Shibusawa will grace the new 10,000 yen bill. Involved in the establishment of an impressive 500 companies, he is hailed as the "father of modern Japanese economy." His life story, often depicted in films and books, reveals his profound influence on various facets of modern life, including essential infrastructures such as hotels, theaters, banks, and railways. Don't consider him a distant figure-did you know about his deep connections to Saitama's Fukaya City, his birthplace, and various spots in Tokyo? Let's embark on a weekend getaway to explore these significant locations linked to him.
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00:20 Monument of the birthplace of western paper in Japan
04:28 Banknote & Postage Stamp Museum
07:20 Otonashi Shinsui Park
09:39 Ouji Shrine
13:30 Otonashi Bridge
16:32 Former distillery No. 1 factory
19:53 Asukayama Park
23:41 Shibusawa Memorial Museum
27:30 Nanasha Shrine
30:52 Kyu Furukawa Gardens
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