Chihayafuru
ちはやふる
Chihaya Ayase has spent most of her life supporting her sister’s model career. When she meets a boy named Arata Wataya, he thinks Chihaya has potential to become a great karuta player. As Chihaya dreams of becoming Japan's best karuta player, she is soon separated from her karuta playing friends. Now in high school, Chihaya still plays karuta in the hope that she will one day meet her friends again. (Source: Crunchyroll)
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Sensoji Temple
浅草寺
This ancient Buddhist temple in Asakusa serves as a backdrop for several scenes in WIND BREAKER, particularly when characters visit traditional areas of Tokyo. The temple's iconic red gate and traditional architecture provide a stark contrast to the modern urban settings where most of the story takes place.
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Omi Shrine
近江神宮
Known as the sacred birthplace of competitive karuta, this shrine hosts the annual national karuta championship. It holds deep significance in Chihayafuru as the ultimate destination for serious karuta players seeking to compete at the highest level.
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Awara Onsen
あわら温泉
This hot spring resort town in Fukui Prefecture appears as a training camp location where the karuta club members bond and intensify their practice. The traditional ryokan atmosphere provides a perfect setting for character development and team building scenes.
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Fuchu City Local Forest Museum
府中市郷土の森博物館
This museum and park complex serves as the primary setting for karuta tournaments in Chihayafuru. The traditional Japanese buildings and serene atmosphere provide the perfect backdrop for competitive karuta matches throughout the series.
Tokyo Metropolitan Shirasagi High School
東京都立白鷺高等学校
This high school served as the model for the fictional school attended by the main characters. The school building and surrounding area appear frequently as the setting for daily school life and karuta club activities.