Bon-chan, an African spurred tortoise, and its owner, Mr. Mitani, have been taking walks down the shopping street in the area for 13 years. Bon-chan, the tortoise, is popular with both locals and tourists. Every time he shows up, there are a lot of people there.
A Sweet Story of an Old Man and His Giant Tortoise
Mr. Mitani has even prepared English pamphlets for foreign visitors.