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Tora-san plays matchmaker for a shy zookeeper, Saburo (played by Japanese rock star Kenji Sawada ), and a department store worker, Keiko (played by Yūko Tanaka ).

This installment is widely considered one of the highlights of the 48-film franchise. Directed by , it stars the late Kiyoshi Atsumi as Torajirō Kuruma (Tora-san), Japan’s most beloved "lovable loser" and traveling salesman. Tora-san, the Expert YIFY

Remarkably, stars Kenji Sawada and Yūko Tanaka actually fell in love during production and eventually married in 1989. 🌐 The "YIFY" Aspect Tora-san plays matchmaker for a shy zookeeper, Saburo