CONTENT

With a history spanning over a thousand years, Osaka Tenmangu has long been a cornerstone of faith and cultural life in Japan.In a KOKUHO-class film, the shrine likely served as a symbolic setting of “prayer” and “connection,” bringing these timeless values to life on screen.Balancing tranquility and festivity, tradition and innovation, Osaka Tenmangu stands as a sacred mirror reflecting the very essence of Japanese culture.

Mount Kongō in KOKUHO stands as a sacred mirror of Kikuo’s conflict and rebirth.The cold wind, the snow-covered trees, and the echo of his footsteps all portray the courage to face one’s limits.In every frame, nature and spirit merge into a single, profound expression of what it means to be human.

The lobby and lounge of the fictional “Hinomoto-za” in KOKUHO were filmed at the Osaka Prefecture University Nakamozu Campus.Its majestic auditorium and subtle play of light perfectly capture the film’s central theme of “tradition and innovation.”This campus breathes life into the moment when a place of learning transforms into a stage of art.