Anime and manga works set in Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures are attracting attention. The Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, where visitors visit the places that appear, is also popular. According to a survey by a private company, shizuoka prefecture has the fifth largest anime sanctuary in 47 prefectures nationwide, and Yamanashi was the main stage of the popular anime "Yuru Camp". Why are Shizuoka and Yamanashi chosen?
Anime and manga works based on Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures have attracted much attention. The "Holy Land Tour" is also popular for sightseeing at live-action spots. According to a survey, Shizuoka Prefecture's animation mecca ranked 5th among 47 prefectures in the country, and Yamanashi Prefecture was the main filming location for the popular anime "Swaying Camping". Why Shizuoka and Yamanashi?
According to Dip (Tokyo), which operates the "Sacred Land Pilgrimage Map", as of April 2021, there are 181 registered anime holy sites in Shizuoka Prefecture and 68 in Yamanashi Prefecture. Shizuoka has increased about four times from 2014. On The 15th of last month, the Anime Tourism Association newly recognized "Super Cub" set in Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture, and Hamamatsu City of "Shin Evangelion Theatrical Version" released last year.
According to DIP Company (Tokyo Metropolitan Government), which operates the "Holy Land Tour Map", as of April 2021, there are 181 recorded anime shrines in Shizuoka Prefecture and 68 in Yamanashi Prefecture. Shizuoka has increased by about 4 times compared to 14 years. On the 15th of last month, in the "88 Japanese Anime Meccas I Most Want to Visit" held by the Animation Tourism Association, Kitado City in Yamanashi Prefecture in "Honda Little Wolf and Me" and Hamamatsu City in "New Evangelion Theater Edition" released last year have also become new anime meccas.
Regarding the factors contributing to the rapid increase, the person in charge analyzes that "good access from urban areas and outdoor booms such as camping are considered".
Regarding the main reason for the sharp increase, the person in charge analyzed: "Considering the convenience of transportation from the city and the boom in outdoor activities such as camping. ”。
Both prefectures are also popular locations for dramas and movies. According to the Shizuoka Prefecture Tourism Policy Division, 1,439 films and television were selected as location in FY2018, more than six times the number in 2008 (226 cases). The person in charge of the section says, "In the prefecture, location support groups called film commissions (FC) have been born one after another since around 2007, and we have enhanced attractions and support activities." In order to strengthen cooperation with FC and municipalities, the prefecture established a liaison council in 2010. The generous support seems to be behind the choice of location.
The two prefectures are also popular as locations for TV series and movies. According to the Shizuoka Prefectural Tourism Policy Division, 1,439 movie and television locations were selected in 2018, more than six times as many as in 2008 (226). The head of the class said: "In the prefecture, the location support group known as the Film Commission (FC) has been born since around 2007, which has enriched the solicitation and support activities. In order to strengthen cooperation between the FC and the municipalities, the prefecture established a liaison council in 2010. The large number of supports may also be one of the reasons for being selected as an location.
■"Love Live! Sunshine!!" The stage of Numazu city is also a sacred place
■“LoveLive! Sunshine!!” Nakanuzu City is also sacred
It takes about 2 hours by shinkansen from the city center. Facing Suruga Bay, the Ura district of Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is the anime "Love Live! Sunshine!!" It is a holy place of. The anime began airing in 2016, set in the city, and many fans visit.
The transfer from the city center to the Shinkansen and other rides takes about 2 hours. Facing Suruga Bay, the Uchiura area of Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture is the anime LoveLive! Sunshine!! Holy Land. Based on the city, after the anime was broadcast for 16 years, it attracted many fans to visit.
With the efforts of the city, chamber of commerce, and local residents, Numazu City is a successful example of using anime to revitalize the town.
There are also cities, chambers of commerce and industry, and local people, and Numazu City is a successful example of the use of anime for urban revitalization.
In the statistics of the Sannoura General Information Center, one of the sacred sites, the number of visitors in 2015 before the anime broadcast was about 9,000 a year, but in 2017 it increased ninefold to about 81,000. Although it was reduced due to corona disasters, it still remains high compared to before the anime was broadcast.
According to the Miura General Information Center, one of the holy sites, in the 15 years before the animation was broadcast, the number of visitors to the station was about 9,000 per year, and in 2017, it increased to about 81,000, which is nine times that of the previous one. Although the number of tourists has decreased due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it still maintains a high number compared to before the broadcast of the anime.
The anime "Yuru Camp", which is mainly set in Minobu Town, Yamanashi Prefecture, is a work about the daily lives of high school girls enjoying camping. When the anime began airing in 2018, fans' "Pilgrimage to the Holy Land" increased rapidly.
The anime "Swaying Camping△", which is mainly filmed in the town of Uzumaki, Yamanashi Prefecture, is an anime about the daily life of female high school students who enjoy camping. After the anime aired in 2018, the number of "Holy Land Tours" from fans has skyrocketed.
Although the number of visitors may temporarily increase due to anime broadcasting, it is difficult to take root as a "holy place". Kiyoshiro Takekawa, 35, of the Fuji National Yamanashi Film Commission, says, "Without the understanding of the local people, it will not lead to a sacred place."
Although the number of tourists will temporarily increase with the broadcast of the anime, it is difficult to take root as a "holy place". Mr. Kiyoshiro Takekawa (35) of the Yamanashi Film Commission of Fuji No Kuni said: "Without the understanding of the locals, there is no way to sanctification. ”
How do you get residents of Minobu Town, who are of a high age group, to accept anime? First of all, the anime was made known at the exchange meeting and the circular board. After that, young volunteers set up a council to revitalize local tourism and local communities.
How do you get the older residents of Nobuyachi to accept the anime? The animation was first promoted through opinion exchanges and leaflets. After that, young volunteers set up consultations to promote local tourism and the vitality of the local community.
In the same town, there is a stage "Motosu High School (former lower elementary school and junior high school)" of "Yuru Camp". In 2018, young volunteers established the Gojogaoka Revitalization Promotion Council.
The town also has a scene of "swaying camping△" "Honsu High School (old lower part of Konaka)". In 2018, young local volunteers established the "Gojo Hill Activation Promotion Agreement".
Information boards are installed at 22 locations from Kai-Tsuneha Station on the JR Minobu Line to the old school building. Local people also asked the fans who visited to ask, "Where did you come from?"
Signs were set up at 22 locations from Jr. Tokiba Station in Kofui to the old school building. Residents of the area will also guide fans who come to the sightseeing and ask "Where did you come from?" " and so on.
Representative Mitsunobu Fukayama, 45, says, "I didn't imagine it at first, but thanks to the local people accepting the work."
Representative Mitsunobu Fukayama (45) responded, "I didn't think about it at first, thanks to the locals who accepted my work."
Mr. Takekawa realizes it. "If the community is not attractive, there will be no work like Yuru Camp, and it is important to cherish the local area."
Mr. Takekawa has a personal feeling. "If the region didn't have charm, there wouldn't be works like swaying camping. It's important to value local ideas. ”
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