As a country with a long history and unique culture Japan has many tourist attractions, both for those who seek the old classic Japanese experience and those hoping to experience the modern, high tech, Japan. Many anime and manga fans dream of visiting Japan to take photographs of famous anime and manga locales, as well as see those places firsthand. Here are eight must-see locations in Japan that anime and manga fans should check on their next trip:



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Japanese anime is unique. People who have not seen the animation films of Japan will find them to be very different from those in America. This industry is a new and rising part of the popular culture of Japan. In fact, several Japanese animation series have been televised in North America due to their rising popularity in the West. These would include Sailor Moon, Gundam, and the popular Dragon Ball Z. Sound familiar? It should be noted that these films are considered to be very…

While animation has a legacy in the United States, it's also increasingly popular throughout the world, most notably in Japan. In animation school, many students have been greatly influenced by Japanese animation, also known as Anime.



Since the early 1900s, Anime has served as an influence on many American animators and filmmakers. There are many different styles of anime in Japan, yet it was relatively unknown in the US until the 1960s when programs such as Speed Racer were…