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Creator of Chibi Maruko-chan passes away; Chibi Maruko-chan Park in Shizuoka a must-visit for fans

Published: 2026-09-25 👁 101 views
Last updated 2026-09-25 — The renowned and beloved manga "Chibi Maruko-chan" author "Chibi Maruko" (real name Miki Miura) passed away on the 15th due to cancer, shocking not only Japan but also leaving all Chibi Maruko-chan fans deeply saddened. The Chibi Maruko-chan Park located in Shizuoka, Japan, will also become a popular destination for fans to pay tribute and relive memories.

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The renowned and beloved manga "Chibi Maruko-chan" author "Chibi Maruko" (real name Miki Miura) passed away on the 15th due to cancer, shocking not only Japan but also leaving all Chibi Maruko-chan fans deeply saddened. The Chibi Maruko-chan Park in Shizuoka, Japan, will also become a popular destination for fans to pay tribute and relive memories.

(Photo / Chibi Maruko-chan Land Chibi Maruko-chan Park, the same applies below)

Chibi Maruko grew up in Shimizu District, Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. "Chibi Maruko-chan" is a series of works inspired by the author’s own upbringing. The planning of Chibi Maruko-chan Park incorporates details from the life depicted in the manga, and is divided into free and paid areas, allowing fans to freely choose what to explore.

The free area features a Chibi Maruko merchandise specialty shop, a shrine, signs of Chibi Maruko and her friends, as well as the most iconic grocery store from the cartoon’s opening sequence. Visitors can also draw fortunes at the shrine, making a total of 7 attractions to explore.

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