Crayon Shin-chan

クレヨンしんちゃん

ComedySlice of LifeFamily(1992)

The wacky adventures of five-year-old Shinnosuke 'Shin' Nohara and his family in Kasukabe, Saitama. A national staple of Japanese family TV.

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Kasukabe City

春日部市

Kasukabe City in Saitama Prefecture is the primary setting for Crayon Shin-chan, where the Nohara family lives. The city has embraced its connection to the anime and features Shin-chan themed decorations and events throughout the year.

Kasukabe Station 180 min

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Ito-Yokado Kasukabe Store

イトーヨーカドー春日部店

This department store serves as the model for the shopping center frequently visited by the Nohara family in the anime. The store has special Shin-chan merchandise sections and themed displays that reference the series.

Kasukabe Station 60 min

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Kasukabe Station

春日部駅

The main railway station of Kasukabe City that appears in various episodes when characters travel by train. The station features Shin-chan themed decorations and serves as a gateway for anime pilgrimage visitors.

Kasukabe Station 30 min

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Oodako Kaikan (Giant Kite Museum)

大凧会館

This museum dedicated to traditional Japanese kites is a local landmark in Kasukabe that has appeared in the background of several episodes. It represents the local culture and traditions of the area where Shin-chan lives.

Kasukabe Station 45 min

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