5 Centimeters per Second
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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Tochigi Station
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.
Photo by Image Science and Analysis Laboratory, NASA - Johnson Space Center. "The Gateway to Astronaut Photography of Earth." (Public domain) via Wikimedia Commons
Tanegashima
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.