【Fishing】大量の魚もイカ墨だって余裕！極厚「俺のアオリ袋」でニオイ問題を解決だ

A fishing pro shop devised "Ore no Aori-bukuro," a bag designed for packing caught fish. It is an odor-proof bag that prevents smells from transferring to the cooler, keeping it clean. It can also store various items besides fish and can be used as a simple bucket.

I arrived at Anamori Inari Station!

The start is Keihin Kyuko Anamori Inari Station. It has an appearance reminiscent of a shrine, which seems auspicious.

Right outside the ticket gate, there was a cute fox statue named "Kon-chan" sitting proudly. The day I visited was early April. Kon-chan welcomed me wearing a suit and a name tag that said "Congratulations on joining the company." I've heard that its outfit changes with the seasons, so I’d like to visit again in a different season.

Yamato Transport Haneda Chrono Gate Base

Known for its “Kuroneko Yamato Delivery Service,” the Yamato Group operates one of Japan’s largest logistics facilities, "Haneda Chrono Gate Base." You can experience the mechanism of parcel delivery, logistics functionality, and the future vision that the Yamato Group is aiming for.

Upon entering the facility, a giant black cat was there to greet me. Seeing it up close is quite impressive. I learned that tours of the factory (reservation required) are also conducted at Chrono Gate Base, so I thought it would be nice to participate with my sons when they get a bit older while I strolled around.

Japan Airlines 747 Simulator Cockpit

During my walk, I unexpectedly stumbled upon an airplane cockpit. According to the guide, this is actually a cockpit simulator that was used for JAL pilot training. The location of this simulator is in a corner of a building that was built on the former site of JAL's old training center. It seems to be displayed to commemorate that history.

Anamori Inari Shrine

The highlight of my stroll, I arrived at Anamori Inari Shrine. It is one of Tokyo's representative Inari shrines and is known as the closest shrine to the airport, especially recognized for aviation safety, travel safety, and as a guardian of the airport.

I climbed Inari Mountain, which towers within the shrine, to visit the "Anamori Inari Upper Shrine" at the summit and the "Mitake Shrine" at the right rear. Although the ascent to the top of Inari Mountain was quite challenging even with stairs, the spring breeze at the summit was very refreshing, and it felt cleansing for my spirit.

The vibrant Senbon Torii (thousand torii gates) are magnificent

Benten Bridge

As I was about to cross Benten Bridge from Benten Bridge Street, I heard a mechanical sound like "Gogo…". Looking up, I saw an airplane passing by! It was the first time I had seen a departing airplane so close. It was a scene that made me realize that Haneda Airport is very nearby, right next to the Ebitori River, where Benten Bridge crosses.

While crossing Benten Bridge, I came across a very large torii gate. Originally, it was the large torii gate of the old Anamori Inari Shrine, but it seems that due to the post-war occupation, all buildings in the area were demolished by the U.S. military. However, this large torii gate survived the demolition and remained in Haneda, continuing to be cherished by air travelers and airport staff to this day. By the way, it was relocated to this site in February of Heisei 11. The previous location became an obstacle to the development of the new runway, so the government and airport-related companies collaborated to relocate it.