My Distant Memory

I don't have a certain memory, but
I have a toy train and red bread in my hand.
I think it was probably when I was 3 years old.
The person in the middle is Kadoya's owner (current chairman).
All I remember is how loud and scary it was.
From this place in Asakusa 4-chome
About 1km to the northeast, Minamisenju caught my interest.
It was a good place to grab hold of.
Along with Tokyo Freight Terminal Station in Minamisenju 4-chome,
There are two major freight stations in Tokyo, Japan Freight Railway (JR Freight) and Sumidagawa Station.
It is the terminal (original) station for freight trains arriving and departing to the north and east.

There are no passenger trains arriving or departing here.
At that time, you could go inside.
It was a great playground.

Even now, although the site area has shrunk, it still retains much of its original appearance.
You can see the EF65 that once drove the "Blue Train".
Due to the abolition of the express "Ginga", all regular operations have ended.
Mainly used to pull freight trains.
The aging vehicles will eventually be weeded out in favor of successor vehicles.

The Nippon Embankment connects Minamisenju and Asakusa.

This is the stage of "Ashita no Joe"
This is the city where Danpei Tange, a former professional boxer, and the main character, Joe Yabuki, meet.
The current ``Irohakai Shopping District'' overlaps with the Doya Street in Sanya in the movie.
At that time, there was a drunk guy like Danpei in the first episode of Ashita no Joe.
I remember rolling around on the road.

A fist fighting glove that was on display at Kadoya's shop at the time.
I was transfixed by the first pair of gloves I held there.
I don't remember whether I bought it or received it, but
For me who was obsessed with “Ashita no Joe”
It gave me the opportunity to start boxing.

When we played matches at Korakuen Hall several times,
I remember the president cheering me on with a loud voice that echoed through the hall.
Kadoya's main store is located in Asakusa, a town with a Showa-era atmosphere.
Although it may be personal and biased, it is a city full of nostalgia.
I like Asakusa.
[Ushizaka]