
秒速5センチメートル
A bittersweet tale told in three acts about the distance that grows between childhood sweethearts as they move apart and grow up. Makoto Shinkai's breakout film is renowned for its breathtakingly detailed backgrounds drawn from real locations across Japan.
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栃木県下都賀郡

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秒速5センチメートル
Pilgrimage site featuring real-world locations from the acclaimed anime film. Visit the memorable settings that inspired the story's emotional journey.
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種子島
東京の小学校
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栃木駅
A small station in Tochigi City that plays a key role in the film's first act. The station building and surrounding streets retain the quiet, nostalgic atmosphere captured in the anime.
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種子島
A subtropical island south of Kyushu known for its space center and surfing beaches. The island's wide skies, rocket launch pads, and rural coastline provide the backdrop for the film's second act.

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秒速5センチメートル
Pilgrimage site featuring real-world locations from the acclaimed anime film. Visit the memorable settings that inspired the story's emotional journey.
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東京都世田谷区
The residential area of Setagaya serves as the general setting for Kuroto's apartment and the surrounding neighborhood where most of the anime takes place. The quiet suburban atmosphere with typical Japanese residential buildings matches the peaceful daily life depicted in the series.
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新宿の紀伊國屋書店
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新宿区
Various streets and buildings in Shinjuku appear as background locations throughout the series. The district represents the modern Tokyo lifestyle that surrounds the characters' daily lives as creative professionals.
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新宿のソフトウェア開発会社
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参宮橋1号踏切

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