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Dec 26, 2023 · Nerima is an area of central Tokyo with a history of agriculture. It is also famous for being the birthplace of Japanese animation. We uncover its past and learn how locals are looking to the...
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- Nerima City Office Observatory
- Nerima White Radish Monument
- Oizumi Anime Gate
- Shakujii Castle Ruins
Birthplace of the anime industry, family-friendly Nerima City Wardis also home to a fantastic views over Tokyo, a heritage of white radishes and even ancient castle ruins. Here is an introduction to some of the landmarks and historical spots of Nerima and how to reach them.
From the 20th floor of the Nerima City Office Observatoryare five observation areas with a 360 degree view of the surrounding city. On clear days, Mt. Fuji is visible while some of the more renowned buildings in areas like Shinjuku, Yokohama and Sumida can also be seen. Best of all, the observation deck is free. A 5-minute walk from Nerima Station ...
Edo history almost ran on the daikon radishes and the volcanic soil of Nerima turned out to be one of the best areas to grow them. Regularly growing to over one metre in length, the city's famous radish heritage is celebrated with the Nerima White Radish Monumentset up in honour of the famous root. A 2-minute walk from Nerima-kasugacho Station on t...
A relatively recent addition to the city, the Oizumi Anime Gateis a symbol of the city's anime culture and heritage. Many popular anime characters that originated in the city can be found here as life-sized bronze statues. The site also features a chronology wall detailing the history of anime as well as the chance to watch some too. A 1-minute wal...
Shakujii Castlewas built in the 14th century by the Toshima clan and unfortunately signaled the beginning of the end of the clan. Located in Shakujii Park, the castle ruins are open to the public on Culture Day while the related Teruhime Festival, in honour of the last princess of the clan who leapt to her death in sorrow, is held in spring. A 15-m...
Mar 16, 2014 · It's a distinctly Japanese suburb filled with vending machines, family restaurants, shopping malls, convenience stores and karaoke. It's the type of place where you can buy vegetables from a vending machine.
Sep 18, 2018 · Nerima is going to surprise you. Take a sigh of relief because you’re in Nerima. Venture just 20-30 minutes away from central Tokyo by train into the tranquil streets of this local neighborhood and you’ll experience a slice-of-life side of the city made for a day of urban exploration.
Nerima (練馬区, Nerima-ku) is a special ward in the Tokyo Metropolis in Japan. The ward refers to itself as Nerima City.
Nerima. This Tokyo district's biggest claim to fame is that Japanese animation production was born here. Take a sigh of relief because you’re in Nerima. Venture just 20-30 minutes away from central Tokyo by train into the tranquil streets of this neighborhood and experience a slice-of-life side of the city made for a day of urban exploration.
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May 10, 2013 · The name of the relay town was 乗沼 Norinuma, “ride-swamp”. This etymology claims that because the area was a wetland it had many lakes and, well, you could refresh your horses there, too. The local accent changed “Norinuma” to “Nerima” and eventually the kanji was changed to ateji.
