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The Sacred Land of One Piece: “Smoky Mountain” (Philippines) — The Real-Life Model for the Goa Kingdom’s Garbage Hill, the “Gray Terminal,” Where Luffy, Ace, and Sabo Spent Their Childhood

Once existing in Manila, Philippines, Smoky Mountain was a place of hardship, yet also of incredible resilience. The people who lived there are said to have inspired the world of ONE PIECE. Its fictional counterpart, the Gray Terminal, serves as a symbolic stage portraying inequality, hope, and the will to survive. By connecting reality and fiction, we explore One Piece’s timeless message about human dignity and the pursuit of freedom.

2025.10.13

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The Sacred Site of “Demon Slayer”: Izumo Daijingu Shrine in Kyoto – A Place to Feel Kyojuro Rengoku’s “Breath of Flame” and the Deeper Meaning of Fire in the Story

In Demon Slayer, Kyojuro Rengoku, the Flame Hashira, stands as a symbol of strength and compassion.His spirit finds a reflection in Izumo Daijingu Shrine in Kyoto’s Kameoka City—a sacred place devoted to the worship of fire.Here, the age-old belief in the purifying and guiding power of flame merges with Rengoku’s ideal of being a light for others.Amid the divine glow, visitors discover their own reason to burn brightly.

2025.10.13

CONTENTDemon Slayer

The sacred “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” site — Takehisa Yumeji Art Museum (Tokyo) — captures the atmosphere of the Taisho era, attracting fans who wish to delve deeper into the series’ world and aesthetic

The works of Takehisa Yumeji, an artist who captured both the elegance and melancholy of the Taisho era, share profound ties with the aesthetic and emotional core of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. At the Takehisa Yumeji Art Museum, visitors can experience the living culture of that period and discover the timeless beauty of Japan that underlies the story’s world.

2025.10.13

CONTENTDemon Slayer

Dōjōji Temple in Wakayama — The Sacred Site of KOKUHO The Ancient Temple of the Anchin and Kiyohime Legend, the Stage for the Dance “Two Dōjōji”

For over a millennium, the legend of Anchin and Kiyohime has been passed down as one of Japan’s most poignant tales.At Dōjōji Temple in Wakayama, the setting of that legend, the film KOKUHO breathes new life into the story—a place where human passion and prayer merge into the timeless landscape of Japan’s soul.

2025.10.12

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The Sacred Filming Site of “KOKUHO” – Yabuki Residence (Okayama Prefecture), Used as the Home and Training Hall of the Prestigious Hanai Kabuki Family

The world of KOKUHO finds its embodiment in the Yabuki Residence, a timeless Japanese estate in Okayama.Amid the scent of wood, the interplay of light and shadow, and the enveloping stillness, dwell the essence of Japanese architecture and the spirit of performance art.Together with the story of the Hanai family, this residence continues to captivate audiences as a living stage of enduring tradition.

2025.10.12

CONTENTKOKUHO

The Sacred “One Piece” Site: Kennin-ji Temple (Kyoto) – The Twin Dragon Ceiling Painting Rumored to Be the Model for Kaido

At Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple, Kennin-ji, an awe-inspiring Twin Dragon ceiling painting dominates the main hall. Its mystical presence and dynamic energy are believed to represent the origin of Kaido from One Piece, turning the temple into a pilgrimage site for fans. Here, in this harmony of silence and strength, visitors witness the fusion of anime and tradition.

2025.10.12

CONTENTONE PIECE

Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Kyoto) — The Sacred “One Piece” Site Whose Stage Overlooks a View Strikingly Similar to Wano Kuni’s Flower Capital

With over a thousand years of history, Kiyomizu-dera stands as a symbol of Japan’s cultural soul. From its stage, visitors can gaze upon Kyoto just as the shogun overlooks the Flower Capital in Wano Kuni. Every element — architecture, faith, and nature — harmonizes to form a setting that embodies the perfect fusion of Japanese spirituality and the world of anime. Truly, this temple is the real-world Wano Kuni.

2025.10.12

CONTENTONE PIECE

Sacred Filming Location of the Movie KOKUHO – “Yoshihara Irie (Kyoto Prefecture)”Scene Where Kikuo Plots Revenge After His Father Is Killed in a Yakuza Conflict

In KOKUHO, the story’s essence lies in the passion that hides within silence. The location that best captures this is Yoshihara Irie in Kyoto, where aged shrines and shadowed bridges visualize Kikuo’s grief and vengeance. It is a place where film and reality merge, offering a tangible connection to the story’s emotional core.

2025.10.11

CONTENTKOKUHO

The Sacred Filming Location of Kokuhou – Minazuki Shrine (Kyoto Prefecture), the Scene Where Kikuo Swears Revenge After His Father’s Death

Amid the twilight glow and enveloping silence, Kikuo clenches his fists—a gesture that marks the intersection of grief, rage, and rebirth. At Minazuki Shrine, the boundaries between light and darkness, vengeance and redemption dissolve, creating a scene that defines the emotional essence of Kokuhou.

2025.10.11

CONTENTKOKUHO

How Do Japanese People Evaluate “Oblivion Battery”? A Masterpiece of Youth and Emotional Rebirth That Touches the Heart

Following its anime release, “Oblivion Battery” has been re-evaluated as a reflection of Japan’s cultural identity and view of youth. Through baseball, it conveys the spirit of perseverance, the power of teamwork, and the quiet passion that define Japanese values.

2025.10.10

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