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  1. Anime Tourism

    Make an expedition to the sacred sights of your beloved, much-read manga. Japan offers incredible, timeless gifts to the world in the form of anime, animated film, and manga that have captured the hearts of countless fans. As much as anime and manga have won the hearts of people all over the world, they are extremely precious to many Japanese ...

  2. 33 must-visit Japan Anime tourist attractions

    17. Naruto & Boruto Theme Park (Awaji Island, Hyogo) 2425番2号 Kusumoto, Awaji, Hyogo 656-2301, Japan. 10 AM - 8 PM daily. Located on Awaji Island, Hyogo Prefecture, the Naruto & Boruto Theme Park is a dream come true for fans of the beloved ninja-themed anime and manga series.

  3. 14 Locations in Japan You Must Visit If You're An Anime Fan

    Links: Official Website (in Japanese) / TripAdvisor About: The Tokyo Anime Center is the perfect place for tourists to indulge in their love of anime because it was designed with that mind. Located on the fourth floor of the Akihabara UDX building near JR Akihabara Station, the Tokyo Anime Center provides anime information and entertainment for foreigners and Japanese residents.

  4. Anime Japan Tours

    Anime and Manga are staples in Japanese culture, capturing the hearts of millions worldwide. Japan Anime Tours would like to show you the world of Japan through our unique, best-selling Anime Japan Tours. From theme-parks to specialty stores, we know the hottest spots that thrill and impress anime fans. Our tours balance.

  5. 11 Must See Anime & Manga Attractions in Tokyo

    Japan is all about anime, so don't miss these spots! 1. Akihabara . First, let's begin with the crown jewel. Akihabara or Akiba, also known colloquially as "Anime Heaven" or "Anime City", is the biggest anime shopping district in the world. It is, frankly, the ultimate otaku destination where any fan of anime and manga will enjoy ...

  6. Anime Tourism Association

    The Anime Tourism Association (アニメツーリズム協会, Anime tsūrizumu kyōkai), or ATA, is a general incorporated association (jp:一般社団法人) founded September 16, 2016 by Kadokawa alongside key members of Japan's travel industry and anime industry for the furthering of tourism motivated by anime and manga. The ATA operates out of Fujimi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan.

  7. Anime Tourism: Explore Real-Life Locations in Japan

    Mipon. Mipon has step-by-step guides to finding real-life spots from popular anime, including Death Note, the Fate series, One-Punch Man, Re: Zero, Rent-a-Girlfriend and Mob Psycho 100, with more titles being added all the time. The anime pilgrimage guides will take you everywhere from obscure street locations to ramen restaurants, random ...

  8. Tokyo's Anime Tourism and Anime Pilgrimage [2021 Guide]

    'Anime Tourism' is an umbrella term that describes the act of visiting somewhere for anime attractions. If you don't know much about Japan's anime scene, this may seem like a small part of Tokyo's tourism industry, but this is quite incorrect. In fact, many areas of Tokyo actually rely on anime tourism to generate most of their income.

  9. Anime tourism: Your Name, The Garden of Words are inspiring travelers

    While Japan's local tourism is booming thanks to new anime films and series through seichijunrei, it puts another hobby at risk. But do fan pilgrimages threaten the art of butaitanbou?

  10. Must-Visit Spots in Japan for Anime and Manga Lovers

    If you are an anime and manga lover who dreams of visiting Japan soon, here are five spots you should visit: 1. Pokémon Center. Pokémon Centers are located all over Japan. These places offer a wide array of items that will satisfy your love for Pokémon. Some of them even have merchandise only available for purchase in certain areas of Japan ...

  11. 13 Iconic Anime Locations to Add to Your Japan Itinerary

    Read also: Fuji Q Highland Guide — The Best Roller Coasters Most Tourists Miss in Japan. Other anime spots worth checking out. Photo credits: tokyotokyo.jp. Here is a "Taisho Era Secret" if you've read until here! The Anime Tourism Association pushes out yearly 88-spots that include real-life anime locations, museums and even cosplay ...

  12. Places to Go in Tokyo for Anime Fans

    Here's our travel guide to Tokyo for Japanese manga and anime fans. ... Eventually, hotels, shopping malls, and museums opened and created one of Japan's most popular tourist attractions. Mecha fans particularly enjoy Odaiba for its Unicorn Gundam statue outside of DiverCity and the Gundam Base store. You can also see Fuji Television ...

  13. Anime Japan Tours

    AnimeJapan Expo 2024. Japan is home to the world's largest anime convention, AnimeJapan. Held annually in March, the event attracts over 100,000 people every year. Experience the event for yourself on our AnimeJapan tours. Get a sneak peek at what's to come in the anime world as well as scoring event exclusive merchandise to show your ...

  14. Japan Anime Tours 2024-2025-2026

    From museums about anime, to full blown anime-inspired streets, Anime Flavor tours are a great way to discover exclusive anime products and culture unique to Japan. Anime Flavor tours offer dates to see the country's famous cherry blossoms in spring, or visit during summer, autumn and winter vacation holidays.

  15. What is Anime Pilgrimage and Anime Tourism?

    All the Anime Tourism and Anime Pilgrimage information you could need will be gathered right here. Sources: Yamamura, T. (2014). Contents tourism and local community response:Lucky star and collaborative anime-induced tourism in Washimiya. Japan Forum, 27(1), 59-81. Okamoto, T. (2014). Otaku tourism and the anime pilgrimage phenomenon in Japan.

  16. Japan Nakama

    These seemingly mundane locations are getting massive attention thanks to the love for anime and manga. Trips become more delightful to fans visiting anime attractions as the sights they see on screen come to life. Discover the growth of Japan's tourism industry and how it flourished even more through this so-called 'Anime Pilgrimage'.

  17. Real-life Anime Places in Japan to Visit for your Anime ...

    1. Yokohama - Bungou Stray Dogs. Yokohama is located in Kanagawa Prefecture on Tokyo Bay just south of Tokyo. As I mentioned earlier, it is the main setting for Bungo Stray Dogs and several of the city's most popular attractions were featured in the anime. The Yokohama Museum of Art is one such attraction.

  18. Japanese Anime: Cultural Impact and Global Phenomenon

    The Rise of Anime Tourism: Exploring Japan's Anime Pilgrimage Sites. Japanese Anime: Cultural Impact and Global Phenomenon. Anime, the vibrant and captivating form of animation originating from Japan, has taken the world by storm. With its unique storytelling, visually stunning art style, and diverse range of genres, anime has become a global ...

  19. Japan's anime tourism: A blend of cash and chaos

    Japan's anime tourism: A blend of cash and chaos. As visitors mob locations shown in their favorite works, some wonder whether the industry isn't overdoing it. KAMAKURA, KANAGAWA PREF. When Liu ...

  20. The Power of Anime: A New Driver of Volunteer Tourism

    In Japan, many academics and practitioners have focused on anime-induced tourism as one of the new alternative forms of tourism in the 21st century. Many fans have visited locations that have appeared in anime as film-induced tourists. Regarding the behavior of anime-induced tourists, many tend to be willing to contribute to the destinations they visit as eco-oriented volunteers, different ...

  21. International anime tourists' experiences: a netnography of popular

    Anime, the cartoon made in Japan, has a growing influence on tourism in Japan (Kasai & Hsu, 2012). The Japanese anime industry brought in 1.2 trillion yen in revenue from overseas markets and 1.31 ...

  22. Mipon

    Interview with Kuroko No Basket and Legend of the Galactic Heroes D.N.T's director

  23. The Most Iconic Anime Landmarks You Can Visit in Real-Life Japan

    If you needed yet another reason to visit Japan, anime-inspired travel should definitely be on your list.From iconic TV shows to legendary movies, many anime creators took inspiration from real ...

  24. Anime Aunties Visit Japan

    The manga serial magazine operated until 1955 and was home to Tezuka's Kimba the White Lion and Manga Classroom series. The magazine editor introduced Tezuka to the building while he was apartment ...

  25. Ojamajo Doremi Anime Announces 25th Anniversary Exhibition in Three

    Ojamajo Doremi Anime Announces 25th Anniversary Exhibition in Three ...

  26. KORILAKKUMA 20th ANNIVERSARY CAFE in Tokyo 2024

    The Limited-Time Korilakkuma Cafe to Open in Tokyo Solamachi in 2024 Summer. Rilakkuma is a Japanese bear character produced by San-X. The name Rilakkuma is formed by a combination of the word "relax" and "kuma" (the Japanese word for bear), and the laidback bear and friends have been popular in Japan and overseas since its debut in 2003.