Special Feature: “Seichi Junrei” - Discover a New Way to Enjoy Japan!

Are you familiar with the term seichi junrei? It’s a kind of tourism that involves visiting the actual locations that anime series are set in and is currently enjoying a good deal of popularity among anime fans in Japan. A lot of information is being shared about this fan activity lately on blogs and social networking sites. In the past, many anime were set in imaginary worlds that didn’t exist in real life, but recently, there has been an increase in series set in actual locations and depicting real life in those places.

By visiting places the characters spend time in or by seeing the region a story is set in, fans can feel closer to the series they love. These fans get to experience where fiction and reality intersect and, in doing so, create a deeper bond with the series. The trend originally started in secret among fans, and those who took part gave it the revered name of “seichi junrei” or “pilgrimage.”

The Japan Tourism Agency and the Japan National Tourism Organization are currently undergoing an initiative called “Japan Endless Discovery,” which aims to make Japan more appealing to tourists from abroad. Together with these two organizations, Tokyo Otaku Mode has put together a special site about Japanese pop culture.

The site provides a wealth of information about ways to enjoy areas from anime series as tourist destinations, with the hope that those who are interested will make their way to Japan.

Please find below the titles included on the site. If you like a place, be sure to “SUKI” it! Show your support with the push of a button! We are holding a gift promotional campaign until the end of December 2013, so we hope you’ll take advantage of this opportunity and participate.

Visit Japan with Tokyo Otaku Mode!

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