Anime Tourism (Seichi Junrei)

A fan activity of visiting real-world locations depicted in anime and manga. Sites like Hida Takayama (Your Name), Kamakura (Slam Dunk), and Numazu (Love Live!) have gained attention as tourism resources. Active collaborations with local governments have established anime tourism as a new approach to regional revitalization in Japan.

The sacred ground of otaku culture located in Chiyoda, Tokyo. It evolved from an electronics district into a hub of anime, manga, and game specialty shops and maid cafes. It is also a tourist destination visited by otaku from around the world.

Tokyo's Akihabara evolved from an electronics district to the mecca of otaku culture. Concentrated with anime merchandise shops, game stores, and maid cafes. Central hub for anime pilgrimage tourism with tens of millions of annual visitors from Japan and abroad. Functions as a core point for event hosting and content development, symbolizing the otaku economy.

A culture of deep enthusiasm for anime, manga, games, and idols. Developed since the 1980s, now an important element of Japanese culture. Economic scale expanded centered on Akihabara, with increasing international recognition. Shifted from historically negative perception to positive cultural status, representing Japan's cultural soft power globally.

Fan activities visiting real locations featured in anime. Many regions like Shiga (K-On!), Hida (Your Name), and Chiba (Love Live!) attract millions of annual visitors. Significantly contributes to local revitalization and tourism industry activation. Economic impact reaching hundreds of billions of yen annually, representing a new Japanese tourism model.

Theme cafes based on popular anime. Integrates character-designed interiors, original menus, and merchandise sales. Fuses otaku culture with service industry. Limited-time operations create scarcity, driving visitation. Contributes to dining and tourism industries.

Fan activity visiting real-world locations featured in manga. Develops parallel with anime pilgrimage. Local governments establish manga-related facilities as tourism resources. Includes manga museums, sign installation, photo spot development. Exemplifies content tourism.