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In-depth guides, character introductions, and practical tips for anime pilgrimages in Japan.
About8 min read
Your Name (Kimi no Na wa) — The Anime That Started a Pilgrimage Boom
Makoto Shinkai's 2016 masterpiece sparked a massive anime pilgrimage movement across Tokyo and Hida. Here's everything you need to know about the film and its real-world locations.
Your Name (Kimi no Na wa)Apr 10, 2026
About7 min read
Slam Dunk — The Basketball Anime That Defined a Generation
Takehiko Inoue's legendary basketball manga and anime made the Kamakura-Enoshima coastline a pilgrimage destination decades before the term went mainstream.
Slam DunkApr 10, 2026
About6 min read
Neon Genesis Evangelion — Hakone's Most Famous Residents
Hideaki Anno's groundbreaking mecha anime transformed Hakone from a hot spring town into the real-world Tokyo-3. Discover why EVA fans still flock to this mountain resort.
Neon Genesis EvangelionApr 10, 2026
Characters5 min read
Your Name Characters — Meet Taki, Mitsuha, and the Cast
A guide to the main characters of Your Name and the real-world locations connected to each of them.
Your Name (Kimi no Na wa)Apr 10, 2026
Characters6 min read
Slam Dunk Characters — Shohoku's Starting Five and Rivals
Meet the legendary characters of Slam Dunk and discover how each one connects to real-world Kamakura locations.
Slam DunkApr 10, 2026
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How To10 min read
Your First Anime Pilgrimage — A Complete Beginner's Guide
Everything you need to know before your first anime pilgrimage in Japan: planning, transportation, etiquette, and how to find the exact spots from your favorite anime.
Apr 10, 2026
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How To8 min read
One-Day Tokyo Anime Pilgrimage Route — Shinjuku, Shibuya & Akihabara
A carefully planned one-day walking and train route covering major anime pilgrimage spots in Tokyo's most famous otaku districts.
Apr 10, 2026
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How To9 min read
Kamakura & Enoshima Anime Pilgrimage — Complete Day Trip Guide
A detailed guide for visiting anime locations in the Kamakura-Enoshima area, covering Slam Dunk, Bunny Girl Senpai, and Elfen Lied.
Apr 10, 2026