Life has a habit of imitating art. It makes sense, at its core, that would be the case, because it's natural for humans to reinterpret their surroundings into something more fantastical.

Fans can visit the iconic Rainbow Bridge and landmarks seen in the anime. The small town of Chichibu perfectly reflects the emotional depth of Anohana, with real-life locations like Chichibu ...

MATSUYAMA--To attract pop culture fans from home and abroad, the city government has opened a website to introduce the real-life locales ... a total of 25 locations from anime, movies, TV dramas ...

Anime tourism is making the rounds across Japan ... resulting in the installation of real-life cutouts of characters throughout the municipality. Local shops, such as restaurants and clothing ...

Anime culture is proving to be a major driving force behind Japan’s tourism boom. A growing number of international travelers ...