The Garden of Words
言の葉の庭
Certains adorent s'amuser sous la pluie, tandis que d'autres la redoutent et se cachent à la première goutte. Pour Takao, un lycéen, une averse estivale est une source d'inspiration artistique… mais en séchant les cours pour dessiner dans un jardin sous la pluie, Takao découvre une muse bien plus grande en la personne de Yukino, une femme plus âgée qui semble perdue dans le monde. Malgré la différence d'âge et de leurs vies respectives, ils nouent une relation douce qui évolue lentement lors de leurs rencontres fortuites dans le même jardin chaque fois qu'il pleut. Mais avec
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Shinjuku Station South Exit
新宿駅南口
One of Tokyo's busiest transportation hubs, featuring the iconic southern entrance with its modern architecture and constant flow of people. The station area represents urban isolation themes and serves as a backdrop for character transitions in the series.
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Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
新宿御苑
This expansive park in central Tokyo serves as the location for several important dialogue scenes between characters. The cherry blossom areas and traditional Japanese garden sections are prominently featured during emotional moments in the series.
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Yoyogi Station
代々木駅
The train station area appears in several scenes as Takao commutes to school and the garden. The station's distinctive architecture and surrounding urban landscape provide the realistic Tokyo backdrop that contrasts with the serene garden scenes.
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Shinjuku Gyoen Gazebo
新宿御苑の東屋
This specific traditional gazebo within Shinjuku Gyoen is the exact spot where Takao and Yukari have their intimate conversations during rainy mornings. The wooden structure and its surrounding pond create the most emotionally significant location in the entire film.