Manga Road
まんがロード
This Himi shopping arcade brings manga characters to life through sensor-triggered statues that respond to visitors with humorous remarks.
〒 935-0012How to get there
氷見Himi Line19 min walk from the station
The Shiokaze-dori shopping arcade in Himi features entertaining statues of characters from "Ninja Hattori-kun", a manga created by the Himi-born artist Fujiko Fujio (A). Additionally, 16 statues of anthropomorphized water creatures can be found on both sides of the arcade. Each statue is equipped with a sensor that triggers and delivers humorous remarks when someone approaches.
Interactive statues of "Ninja Hattori-kun" manga characters
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