Shizuoka

Shizuoka City is not only the capital of tea under Mount Fuji, but also the hometown of two major works. Shimizu Ward is the setting for the national anime "Chibi Maruko-chan." At "Chibi Maruko-chan Land" inside S-Pulse Dream Plaza, you can step into Maruko's house and even visit that familiar elementary school, reliving Sunday evenings from your childhood. And for model enthusiasts, Shizuoka is the center of the universe. The Bandai Model Factory is located here, the birthplace of all Gundam models (Gunpla). Although factory tours require a lottery, you can still feel a strong atmosphere of model culture in the model shops and streets around Shizuoka Station. Of course, this is also Nadeshiko's hometown in "Laid-Back Camp△" (Hamamatsu/Western Shizuoka), with many delicious hamburg steak restaurants (Sawayaka).