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"Fans of the world are impressed! 5 Japanese cartoonists museums"

2025.02.05

Hello a journey to experience Japanese culture in the "sacred place" of the manga、Gucci! Japanese manga、It is a symbol of culture loved by people around the world.。"Doraemon", "Astro Boy", "Gegege no Kitaro", etc.、How was the work that is loved over the times?、Don't you worry? actually、Follow the footprints of manga artists in Japan、There is a "manga artist museum" that can touch the secrets of the creation.。 myself、Every time I visit these museums, there are new discoveries、I was impressed by the depth of the manga。This time、Five museums that are particularly popular with foreign tourists、I will introduce it from a Gucci perspective。 If you read this article、There is no doubt that you will like Japanese manga culture more! Please refer to the travel plan.。 1. Fujiko F. Fujio Museum (Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture) address: 2-8-1 Nagao, Tama-ku, Kawasaki City, Kanagawa Prefecture Admission fee: Adult / university students 1,000 yen / junior high school / high school student 700 yen / Child (4 years old or older) 500 yen * Confirmation features:Experiented museum where you can feel the world of Fujiko F. Fujio。In addition to enjoying the original picture exhibition of "Doraemon" and "Perman"、The symbolic scenes of works such as doors and vacant lots are reproduced anywhere.。At the museum cafe, you can also enjoy Doraemon motif sweets。 Gucci's story:When I first visited、The moment you see the door anywhere、I felt like I slipped back in time as a child。I lost words to the beauty of the original line、The cafe's "Yama -like baked" is also exquisite! Recommended for family trips and sightseeing with friends。 2. Takarazuka Municipal Tenzuka Osamu Memorial Hall (Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture) address: 7-65 Mukogawa-cho, Takarazuka City, Hyogo Prefecture Admission fee: Adult 700 yen / junior and senior high school students 300 yen / elementary school student 100 yen * Confirmation features:"Manga God", which produced numerous masterpieces such as "Astro Boy" and "Black Jack"。Background of work production from childhood episodes、And until the message looking into the future、You can know Dr. Tezuka from multiple faces。Anime production experience is also very popular! Gucci's story:What I was impressed、The fact that Mr. Tezuka appealed to environmental issues and the preciousness of life in manga。After watching the exhibition、I was made me think deeply about my own way of life。In the anime production experience、The appearance of the children is moving the character seriously、I felt a future creator! 3. Ishinomori Mangokan (Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture) address: Admission fee 2-7 Nakase, Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture: 900 yen for adults / middle / high school students 600 yen / elementary school student 250 yen * Confirmation features:The author of "Kamen Rider" and "Cyborg 009"、Museum commemorating Dr. Shotaro Ishinomori。For a building with a futuristic design、Original drawings and images、There are plenty of exhibits that introduce the back of the production。Ishinomaki City can also enjoy the cityscape with the theme of Ishinomori work.。Gucci's story:While watching the exhibition、I knew that Mr. Ishinomori had been asking "what is a hero" through a manga、My chest became hot。Ishinomori's Ishinomori Character statue is also fun to walk、It is a spot where children and adults can be absorbed in。 4. Shigeru Mizuki Memorial Hall (Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture) address: 5 Honmachi Honmachi, Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture: Adult 1,000 yen / junior and senior high school students 500 yen / elementary school student 300 yen * Confirmation features:The leading youkai manga such as "Gegege no Kitaro"、Shigeru Mizuki's museum。There are many exhibitions where you can learn about youkai and Japanese traditional culture.。In "Shigeru Mizuki Road" outside the hall, youkai's bronze statue is lined up.、Photography is also fun! Gucci's story:Through the exhibition of the memorial hall、I learned that Mr. Mizuki drew "Youkai" as a symbol of human society.。Youkai goods sold at the memorial hall are also unique、I was very pleased if I bought it as a souvenir for an overseas friend。 5. Toshima Ward Tokiwa -so Manga Museum (Toshima -ku, Tokyo) address: 3-9-22 Minami-Nagasaki, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Enrollment fee in Minami Nagasaki Hanasaki Park: Free (advance reservation required) * Special planning exhibition has a paid feature of the whole building:Osamu Tezuka、Fujiko F. Fujio、Fujio Akatsuka, etc.、A museum that reproduces the legendary apartment "Tokiwa -so" spent by manga artists in Showa。In a small room or communal space、The youth and passion of manga artists are packed。Gucci's story:Looking at the exhibition、I saw the masters pursuing their dreams while working hard.。The jokes and ideas they exchanged between creative activities、The joy and suffering of the work of a manga artist are packed。 Why is the manga artist museum special? At the manga artist museum、Not only know behind the scenes of manga works、You can touch the deep philosophy and social message included in the creation。Also、There are many experienced exhibitions and photogenic spots、Can be enjoyed by children to adults。It is a great place to deepen Japanese manga culture.。 A new destination for traveling in Japan! The manga artist museum、Not to mention manga fans、It is also a place for excitement and learning for those who are interested in culture and art.。If you read this article and thought "I want to go!"、Please let us know in the comments section。and、Please share and convey this charm to your friends! * The image is an image

"5 Japanese light novels recommended for overseas friends! (2nd)"

2025.01.31

Momo

* The image is an image。 Hello! A blogger who conveys the charms of Japan to the world、It's Momo! This time、Continuing from the previous blog、Here are 5 Japanese light novels that are sold in English.。Japanese light novels、Especially fantasy and science fiction、In the genre that is gaining popularity、These works are attracting attention around the world。In addition to the works introduced earlier、This time, we picked up even more attractive works! actual、Of the light novels I read in the Japanese version、I have recommended some English versions to overseas friends.、The reaction from my friends was very good。From among them、Here are five books that I really recommend! 1. "Sword Art Online" * The image is an image。 "Sword Art Online" official website English title：SWORD ART ONLINE：Kawara gravel illustration：ABEC recommended point "Sword Art Online" is、It is a story where players trapped in the virtual real game struggle to clear the game with their lives.。Interesting characters such as Asuna, the heroine of the story, have appeared、Battle scenes and romance elements are drawn in a well -balanced manner。In particular, the bond between Asuna and Kirito is one of the great attractions.。 Impression of Momo A magnificent adventure unfolding in the game world、I was impressed by Asuna's brave and dedicated appearance。especially、The depiction of the virtual and the real world is very realistic and heart。There are also serious scenes、The bond between the characters is drawn firmly, so it is warm。Especially the relationship between Kirito and Asuna is wonderful。 Impressions of overseas friends "Asuna is really strong and attractive、I was looking forward to her growth. "。Real emotions are drawn in the game world、He said that he felt like he was in the world。Also、It seems that the relationship between Kirito and Asuna was particularly impressive.。 2. "Witch's Journey" * The image is an image。 "Witch's Journey" Official Site English Title：THE JOURNEY OF ELAINA：Shiraishi ruler illustration：Azuru recommended point "Witch's Journey" is、It is a work depicting the adventure of a witch, Ilena who travels around the world.。Events in various countries visited by Ilena、Encounters with people will help her grow。With a fantastic world view、The story progresses while interlacing the serious theme。 Impression of Momo Through the journey of Ilena、It is attractive that various human dramas are developed。especially、Iraina's feelings are drawn firmly、I was able to sympathize with her growing up。The balance between kindness and coolness is exquisite、There are many scenes that touch the culture of another world、I was excited to read。 Impressions of an overseas friend "While traveling in a different world、The episode with the people I met was very impressive. "。It was said that her growth and change were very enjoyable。Throughout the story、Iraina's choice is getting deeper、It was interesting to watch her growth。 3. "I have been reincarnated by a villain daughter who has only the ruin flag of Otome Game ..." * The image is an image.。 "I have been reincarnated by a villain daughter who has only the ruin flag of Otome Game ..." Official site English title：My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom!author：Satoru Yamaguchi Illustration：Hida Kanami Recommended Point The hero who has been reincarnated as a villain girl in the game、It is a story that self -remodeling while avoiding the game story.。Humor and romance are well entangled、Occasionally serious development、It is a very enjoyable work。The heroine、At first I was going toward ruin as a villain daughter、The attraction is that it changes fate while getting around and around.。 Momo's impressions are unique、The appearance of the hero's brightness and wisdom is very attractive。Because you know the contents of the game、Her actions with various options are interesting、I'm reading and laughing。The charm of the character is also shining、Especially the love side is drawn happily。 Impressions of overseas friends "It is interesting to see how the villain daughters open up their fate、I wanted to support you. "。It was said that her growth and change were very enjoyable。especially、The relationship with the surrounding characters is getting deeper、It seems that I enjoyed it with laughter and impressive。 4. "Irregular at Magical High School" * The image is an image。 "Magical High School Irregular" official website English title：The...

Foreigners are also very excited! 4 selections of Japanese anime clubs：Experience a night of anime music and excitement!

2025.01.22

NNmitumi

In Japan、Unique entertainment that combines anime music and club culture、There is "Anikura (Anime Club)"。In the glittering lights、In a space where anime songs are played at high volume、Fans stand shoulder to shoulder、dance together、singing、share that moment。Just take one step、It's already the world of anime。It's also very popular among foreign tourists, who say, ``It's like being the main character of an anime!''。 When I first visited too、Feeling the music with your whole body、I felt like I had wandered into another world.。In this article、You can have such a special experience、We will introduce four Anikura spots across Japan.。Every place is worth visiting! 4 recommended anime clubs 1. Mogra (Tokyo/Akihabara) 2. Genius Tokyo (Shibuya, Tokyo) 3. Sound Museum Vision (Daikanyama, Tokyo) 4. Tsukiakari Yume Terrace (Kanagawa/Kawasaki) We look forward to your comments! “Which anime club are you interested in?Are there any spots you would like to visit?、If you have any experiences, please let us know in the comments! Make this a place for readers to exchange information.。”Finally, if you like anime music、Anikura you should visit at least once。If there is a spot you are interested in in this article、Please add it to your next travel plan! We look forward to your shares and comments.。Enjoy a wonderful anime culture experience!

"Why does Japanese anime capture hearts all over the world? A thorough explanation of its history and charm!"

2025.01.15

Iwapiko

1.Is there any anime that has influenced your life? weekend night、The anime theme song I was looking forward to in front of the TV.。Having fun talking about yesterday's anime with friends、Memories of imitating the hero's lines。Have you ever had such an experience? actually、This experience is common not only in Japan but all over the world.。 A friend who lives in New York said:。``Naruto's words ``Don't give up''、It's my support in life。” Anime is not just entertainment、close to my heart、Sometimes you have the power to change your life。In this article、How did Japanese anime evolve?、Why does it continue to fascinate people all over the world?、We will explain its history and charm! 2. A journey to look back on the history of Japanese anime ① 1900s to 1920s：Birth of Japanese anime 1917、Japan's first anime work "Namakura Sword" has been released。It was only a 5 minute short story、The amazing experience of “paintings moving and telling a story”、captivated the audience。 At this time, it was still shown as an opening act for a movie.、A style that valued the elements of the story was established from this period.。 ② 1930s-1950s：Beyond the war, feature-length animation began to be made in the 1930s.、Due to the war, propaganda works such as ``Momotaro: Sea Warrior'' increased.。 but、Postwar Japan sought “hope” and “healing”。``Kumoto Tulip'' is、It warmed the hearts of the audience with beautiful images and a story full of kindness.。 ③ 1960s-1980s：Golden age of TV animation 1963、Osamu Tezuka's "Astro Boy" begins broadcasting。This is Japan's first TV anime series.、A culture of ``enjoying anime every week'' was born.。 1970Mobile Suit Gundam appeared in the 1990s.、“Real robot anime” that deeply explores war and human relationships has gained popularity.。Anime has evolved into something that not only children but also adults are fascinated by.。 1980Studio Ghibli appeared in the 1990s.、Theatrical anime such as ``Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind'' and ``My Neighbor Totoro'' moved many audiences.。 ④ 1990s-2000s：Diversification and global expansion 1995、"Neon Genesis Evangelion" has been broadcast。This work incorporates philosophical themes and complex psychological depictions.、Beyond the boundaries of anime、Spreading the awareness that ``anime is art'' all over the world。 Around the same time, ``Pokemon'' and ``Dragon Ball'' became huge hits worldwide.。In particular, ``Pokemon'' has fascinated many children as an ``experience-based story'' that combines games and animation.。 ⑤ 2010s to present：Revolution in the digital age in the 2010s、Streaming services such as Netflix and Crunchyroll have become popular.、Japanese anime can now be watched simultaneously all over the world。 "Attack on Titan" (2013) is a symbolic work of this kind.。Fans post their thoughts on each episode on SNS.、The famous scene went viral in an instant.。 The theatrical version of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” (2019) broke box office records worldwide.、Animated movie recognized as ``a work of art that even adults can fall in love with''。Recently, ``Spy Family'' and ``Jujutsu Kaisen'' have created new trends.、Anime culture is evolving further。 3. Why is Japanese anime loved all over the world? ① Emotional stories Japanese anime is not just an adventure story.。family ties、friendship with friends、Challenging dreams etc.、I draw themes that everyone can relate to.。The audience grows with the characters.、I feel the story as “my own story”。 ② Fusion of beautiful images and music Delicate hand-drawn illustrations、beautiful background、unique colors。These create a sense of visual immersion。“Your name is。''s visual beauty captivated audiences all over the world.、RADWIMPS' music brought out the emotion。 ③ Diverse genres and character battles、love affair、horror、Daily series、Sports…。Japanese anime has many genres.、Everyone can find “the work that suits them”。Also、The character's individuality also shines through、“Oshi character culture” is spreading around the world through SNS。 4. Please tell us about your “special anime”! What is the anime that changed your life? Characters I admired in my youth、Famous lines that resonated with me even after I became an adult...。Please let us know in the comments section! If you find this article interesting、Don't forget to share and bookmark! Iwapiko Summary Japanese Anime、Not just entertainment、A “story” that touches the hearts of people all over the world.。New works will continue to be created、It will captivate the whole world。 Next time too、We will dig deeper into the charm of Japanese anime, so please look forward to it!

Explaining the charm of Zundamon, a character that symbolizes Japanese culture

2025.01.15

Kawaraban Japan

Hello! Japan has its own subculture called "character culture"。Among them, “Zundamon” is、It is attracting attention as a synthesized voice character with a unique setting and advanced technology.。 Have you ever heard the name "Zundamon"? Maybe、I saw it on Nico Nico Douga and YouTube、You may have heard a cute voice。In this article、The background behind the birth of this mysterious and charming character、From its technology to its cultural significance.、We will introduce it in a format that is easy to understand even for foreigners.。 2. What kind of character is Zundamon? first、"Zundamon" is a character derived from "Tohoku Zunko", a character symbolizing the Tohoku region of Japan.。This character is based on ``Zundamochi'', a specialty of the Tohoku region.、Has a fairy setting、His appearance and personality are very unique.。 Background of birth 2011、As a reconstruction support project for the Great East Japan Earthquake、A character called “Tohoku Zunko” was born.。Zundamon is its younger sister.、Appeared as "Zunda Mochi Fairy"。To spread local traditions and culture、He has been active in tourism PR and local events.。 Even for foreigners、I think it's very interesting to learn about local culture through characters.。Efforts to spread local specialties in this way、It is a true expression of Japanese culture.。 Character Features Zundamon is a fairy that resides in a weapon called the Zunda Arrow.。This weapon is、It is said that anything hit by the arrow turns into ``Zunda Mochi''.、has unique abilities。 moreover、2021In 2017, a setting that allowed users to transform into human form was officially announced.。This results in、The range of uses for characters is rapidly expanding.、Many fan art and videos are now being created.。Regarding her gender, the official setting is that she is a girl.、Free interpretation is allowed in derivative works.、This flexibility is supported by creators around the world.。 3. The relationship between technology and Zundamon The groundbreaking software called VOICEVOX supports the appeal of Zundamon.、2021VOICEVOX is a free speech synthesis software released in August 2018.。This software is、You can generate natural speech with simple operations.。 for example、Just enter your text、You can reproduce Zundamon's voice.。This technology utilizes an AI technology called "deep learning".、Provides realistic and emotional audio just like a human voice。 For foreigners too、You will find this technology to be very innovative.。especially、Easy to use even for beginners、The ability to generate high-quality audio that even professional creators are satisfied with is possible.、This is the big appeal of VOICEVOX.。 Related software To enjoy Zundamon even more、Various other tools are available。 These tools are、For those who are interested in synthetic speech technology、For those who want to start creative activities、would be a great option。 4. cultural background：Why is Zundamon loved? Zundamon as part of character culture In Japan, characters are seen as more than just entertainment.。for example、By using characters to promote local tourism and specialty products,、You can make people at home and abroad feel closer to you.。 Zundamon too、We play a role in spreading the traditional taste of Tohoku region, ``Zunda Mochi''.。Even for foreigners、Being exposed to Japanese culture through characters like this、Isn't it a fresh and fun experience?。 Compatibility with internet culture Zundamon、It spread through platforms such as Niconico Douga and YouTube.。especially、Unique videos and derivative works produced by creators、Boosting the popularity of Zundamon。 2021In 2017, he made his breakthrough on YouTube.、After that, unique videos such as "hip swing heko heko zundamon" became a hot topic.。This affinity with internet culture、This served as an opportunity to expand Zundamon's popularity around the world.。 5. Let's experience Zundamon! VOICEVOX is easy to start with VOICEVOX、Anyone can easily generate Zundamon audio.。for example、Just enter a short text and press play、Zundamon starts talking。moreover、emotion and speech rate、By adjusting the pitch of your voice、You can make your own original Zundamon。 Enjoy video production and audio content using VOICEVOX and NEUTRINO、Let Zundamon sing、By appearing in videos、Enables creative expression。Foreigners too、By producing videos of Zundamon that are fused with the culture of one's own country.、You will be able to enjoy new cultural exchanges.。 6. Zundamon culture spreading overseas Japan's character culture、Highly acclaimed overseas as well。Characters like Zundamon that have a background in local culture、It has the potential to play a major role as a bridge for cross-cultural understanding.。 for example、In addition to introducing the food culture of Zundamochi,、This will be an opportunity to experience Japan's cutting-edge technology called synthetic speech technology.。moreover、As the number of works produced by overseas creators using Zundamon increases,、New cultural exchanges will be born。 7. Summary and future outlook Zundamon、As a unique Japanese character that combines technology and culture、Loved at home and abroad。Its charm is、Power of communicating local culture、advanced technology、And it has an affinity with internet culture.。 The future era、Live streaming using Zundamon、New expressions are expected through further technological evolution.。Everyone please、Try VOICEVOX and related tools、Come experience “Zundamon World”! If you liked this article、Please bookmark, comment, and share!