Himi, Toyama

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Fujiko Fujio (A), the creator Takaoka, Toyama
of Ninja Hattori-kun, was
born in Himi. Visitors will see
a variety of Hattori-kun items Nagoya, Central Japan Area
in the town, e.g. train wrap, a
tower clock.
Fujiko F. Fujio, the creator of
“Doraemon” is from Takaoka. Many
Johana, Nanto, Toyama
fans visit “Otogi-no-mori Park” and
Takayama
Holy ground for the high school anime “True take pictures in “outdoor open space”
which is one of the symbols that A popular TV anime “Hyouka” features
Tears”. The town is known for the old streets
appear in the Doraemon anime. buildings that actually exists in
and Johana Hikiyama-matsuri Festival. JR
Takayama. Fans make a pilgrimage
Johana station displays special “True Tears”
Kanazawa to this holy land. Takayama’s old town
exhibition to entertain visitors.
is also a must-visit place in Japan.

Ono, Nagano
Kamisuwa Shrine and the Lake
Kizaki appear in "Please Twins!”.
The town still attracts its fans
even after the anime
series ended.
Takayama
Shirakawa-mura
PC game “Higurashi When
They Cry”, later appears in
anime and a novel, is set in Satsuki and Mei's House
this region. Shirakawa
Hachiman Shrine is particularly
Tokyo
A replica of the house from
popular among fans. the popular anime movie
"My Neighbor Totoro". This
Showa-era house attracts
people of all ages and
nationalities.

Kyoto Nagoya
Chibi Maruko-chan
“Chibi Maruko-chan” is a
Iga/ Koga cartoon about a school
Famous Ninja town. Visit Ninja Museum Central Japan Int’l girl in Shizuoka. Visit
and enjoy fun Ninja experience! Airport(NGO) “Chibi Maruko-chan
Land” and enjoy the
Chibi Maruko world and
purchase items that are
only available there.

Nagoya Anpanman Children’s Museum and Park

Anpanman theme park

Laguna Gamagori
created in a popular
amusement park, This marine resort complex attracts
Nagashima Spaland. people of all ages. Offers seasonal
Attracts many kids, events featuring popular anime, e.g.
particularly on weekends. “Naruto”, “One piece” etc.
 Gundam Bar

There are several Gundam Bars in Nagoya, where you can enjoy unique interior Otaku Map
decorated with countless Gundam items. Go visit a Gundam bar and enjoy
conversation with Gundam mania! Downtown Nagoya
・GUNDAM BAR – SIEG ZEON ・Baoa Qu”
・Quattro Vageena ・SIDE3
Nagoya

Dragon Ball’s author,

Akira Toriyama, was
born and raised in
Nagoya.
One Piece Bar “East Blue”

Opened in 2011, “East Blue”

exclusively features “One Piece”
items, with food and drink menu
all related to the anime.

Oasis 21
A shopping complex adjacent to Sakae
train station. Visit “Jump Shop”, which
sells One Piece, Naruto and other
popular anime goods, “Pokemon Center”,
“Tamagocchi Department store”, and
“Donguri Kyowakoku” that specializes in
Miyazaki Hayao anime goods.
GUNDAM BAR “SIDE3”

GUNDAM BAR
“Quattro Vageena”
Café “WATER 7” GUNDAM BAR “Baoa Qu”
Another café /bar dedicated to
“One Piece” fans. Displays Sakae, SKE48
countless figure dolls, comics,
Meet SKE48, a sister-group of hugely
posters and other illustrations
inside the venue. popular AKB48, at “Sunshine Sakae”.
Stage shows are held weeklzy. Some
fans dance to the SKE48 music in
front of the large screen on the B1
GUNDAM BAR “SIEG ZEON” floor even when there is no live show.

Osu Comic Café “Manga Kukan” – Try manga drawing!

Osu Shopping Streets
The home of the World Cosplay Summit. Osu is one of
the best cities outside Tokyo for shopping, particularly
for fashion and jewelry of Japanese POP culture. Well-
known for Cosplay & anime shops, an electric town like
Akihabara, jewelries and secondhand clothes.
Unlike ordinary manga cafés, “Manga Kukan” also has
equipment for manga production and offers hands-on
manga-drawing experience for customers.
Osu Cosplay Café “COMOK”
A cosplay café (not Maid Café) that attracts Cosplay fans
from all over Japan.