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SUGINAMI Animation Museum

Japan's pioneering animation museum with immersive exhibits where visitors learn animation fundamentals, participate in dubbing, create animations, and explore industry insights.

Tokyo

Museum

Toei Animation Museum

The Toei Animation Museum celebrates the prolific Japanese studio behind Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, One Piece, and other iconic anime series.

Tokyo

Interactive Experience

Attack on Titan in Hita

A regional revitalization initiative in the hometown of Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama, featuring two museums dedicated to the manga series.

Hita · Oita

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Museum

SUGINAMI Animation Museum

Japan's pioneering animation museum with immersive exhibits where visitors learn animation fundamentals, participate in dubbing, create animations, and explore industry insights.

Tokyo

Museum

Toei Animation Museum

The Toei Animation Museum celebrates the prolific Japanese studio behind Dragon Ball, Sailor Moon, One Piece, and other iconic anime series.

Tokyo

Interactive Experience

Attack on Titan in Hita

A regional revitalization initiative in the hometown of Attack on Titan creator Hajime Isayama, featuring two museums dedicated to the manga series.

Hita · Oita

Amusement Park

Nijigen no Mori

Anime and video game theme park on Awaji Island with permanent attractions based on Naruto, Godzilla, and other franchises plus rotating exhibits.

Awaji · Hyogo

Museum

Ghibli Museum, Mitaka

Museum showcasing Studio Ghibli's animation history through permanent exhibitions of techniques and artifacts, designed by Hayao Miyazaki.

Tokyo

Amusement Park

Crayon Shin-chan Adventure Park

An adventure zone themed to the Crayon Shin-chan anime within Hyogo's Awajishima Park, offering obstacle courses, ziplines and interactive challenges inspired by the series.

Awaji · Hyogo

Museum

Kinnikuman Museum

Japan's first permanent museum dedicated to the Kinnikuman manga series, opened in 2024 in Numazu, featuring original art and life-size replicas.

Numazu · Shizuoka

Museum

Yanase Takashi Memorial Hall Anpanman Museum

A museum dedicated to Anpanman, the superhero character created by Yanase Takashi, featuring original illustrations and interactive exhibits.

Kami · Kochi

Amusement Park

NARUTO & BORUTO Shinobizato

Immersive ninja-themed attraction featuring seven training missions, an 11-meter Hokage Rock projection show, and augmented reality ninjutsu experiences.

Awaji · Hyogo

Shopping

Nakano Broadway

Tokyo shopping mall specialising in anime, manga and pop-culture collectibles, featuring rare items, vintage toys and cosplay costumes across multiple floors.

Tokyo

Amusement Park

PARCO Enta Park

Shopping destination reopening September 2026 with one of Japan's largest entertainment zones, featuring 40 character and franchise shops.

Nagoya · Aichi

Amusement Park

Ghibli Park

This 7.1-hectare theme park immerses visitors in the enchanting worlds of Studio Ghibli films across five themed zones with restaurants featuring character-inspired cuisine.

Nagakute · Aichi