By MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
One of DiverCity’s most iconic landmarks, the full-scale 1:1 Gundam statue towering in front of the shopping mall DiverCity—RG1/1 RX78-2 Gundam Ver.GFT—will cease its exhibition on March 5. Additionally, the Gundam FRONT Tokyo exhibition hall on the seventh floor of DiverCity will close on April 5. The news has disappointed many Gundam fans, as the Gundam that has stood proudly in DiverCity for five years prepares to take its final bow.
One of DiverCity’s iconic landmarks, the 1:1 scale Gundam statue, will make its final appearance in March (Photo by MOOK Scenic Spots Gao Jiajun)
In addition to the DiverCity Gundam, the Gundam FRONT Tokyo exhibition hall on the seventh floor of DiverCity will also close (Image source: Gundam FRONT Tokyo)
Japan is world-renowned for its animation and cartoons, with story characters, scenes, and merchandise captivating fans who flock to experience and purchase them. Beyond the eye-catching full-scale Gundam statues, movie locations popularized by Your Name have recently become hot pilgrimage spots. This time, Scenic Spots introduces three real-life settings from animated films—aside from those in Your Name. These spots are not only hugely popular but also attract visitors with their stunning scenery and unique charm.
A surge in movie location pilgrimages sparked by Your Name (Image source: Wikipedia)
1. The Wind Rises – Karuizawa
Karuizawa’s Hotel Bessho is also considered an important filming location by Japanese fans (Image source: Hotel Bessho)
2. Detective Conan: The Crossroad in the Ancient Capital – Kyoto
The Crossroad in the Ancient Capital, the seventh Detective Conan movie, is largely set in the well-known city of Kyoto, with Nanzen-ji Temple being one of the prominent filming locations (Image source: Wikipedia)
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