Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop
サイダーのように言葉が湧き上がる
Cherry is a quiet boy who loves to make haikus based off of the things he sees. One summer day in a city in the Japanese countryside… At a shopping mall, he meets Smile, a beautiful girl in a mask. Cherry has trouble speaking in anything but haikus, and Smile wears a mask to hide her big, braces-covered front teeth. The two of them get closer as the south wind blows. One day, the two of them learn from Old Man Fujiyama, a master of Haiku who’s started going senile, that he’s searching for a cert
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Cherry is a quiet boy who loves to make haikus based off of the things he sees. One summer day in a city in the Japanese countryside… At a shopping mall, he meets Smile, a beautiful girl in a mask. Cherry has trouble speaking in anything but haikus, and Smile wears a mask to hide her big, braces-covered front teeth. The two of them get closer as the south wind blows. One day, the two of them learn from Old Man Fujiyama, a master of Haiku who’s started going senile, that he’s searching for a cert
Anime pilgrimage guide
Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop
サイダーのように言葉が湧き上がる
Cherry is a quiet boy who loves to make haikus based off of the things he sees. One summer day in a city in the Japanese countryside… At a shopping mall, he meets Smile, a beautiful girl in a mask. Cherry has trouble speaking in anything but haikus, and Smile wears a mask to hide her big, braces-covered front teeth. The two of them get closer as the south wind blows. One day, the two of them learn from Old Man Fujiyama, a master of Haiku who’s started going senile, that he’s searching for a cert
Pilgrimage guide on this page
Pilgrimage guide on this page
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Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
川越氷川神社
This historic shrine appears in the anime as a peaceful location where characters reflect on their relationships and personal growth. The shrine's famous wind chimes festival and traditional architecture provide a serene backdrop for several contemplative moments in the story.
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Kawagoe Kurazukuri Historic District
川越蔵造りの町並み
The traditional warehouse-style buildings of this historic district serve as the atmospheric setting for several walking scenes between the main characters. The distinctive black-walled architecture and nostalgic streetscape perfectly complement the anime's themes of connection and communication.
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See how the pilgrimage spots sit together before you start planning the day.
After the trip
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