"Sound! Euphonium" Author Ayano Takeda Tours Historic Temples in Uji
Ayano Takeda, the author of the popular anime series "Sound! Euphonium," toured four historic temples in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, ahead of a special spring public viewing event. As a local resident and the creator of a work deeply rooted in this setting, Takeda visited Manpuku-ji, Hojo-in, Eshin-in, and Kosei-ji temples. At Manpuku-ji, the head temple of the Obaku School, she explored the newly opened Matsuinkodo Hall and learned about the legacy of founder Ingen. She also visited Hojo-in Temple near the famous Uji Bridge, known to fans as the "Get Better Bridge" from the anime. The tour continued to Eshin-in and Kosei-ji, where she examined cultural assets including a Jizo Bodhisattva statue and ceiling panels with historical bloodstains from Fushimi Castle. This initiative highlights the intersection of pop culture tourism and the preservation of non-public cultural properties, offering fans and visitors a deeper connection to the real-life locations depicted in the series while promoting regional heritage.
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"Sound! Euphonium" Author Ayano Takeda Tours Historic Temples in Uji
Ayano Takeda, the author of the popular anime series "Sound! Euphonium," toured four historic temples in Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture, ahead of a special spring public viewing event. As a local resident and the creator of a work deeply rooted in this setting, Takeda visited Manpuku-ji, Hojo-in, Eshin-in, and Kosei-ji temples. At Manpuku-ji, the head temple of the Obaku School, she explored the newly opened Matsuinkodo Hall and learned about the legacy of founder Ingen. She also visited Hojo-in Temple near the famous Uji Bridge, known to fans as the "Get Better Bridge" from the anime. The tour continued to Eshin-in and Kosei-ji, where she examined cultural assets including a Jizo Bodhisattva statue and ceiling panels with historical bloodstains from Fushimi Castle. This initiative highlights the intersection of pop culture tourism and the preservation of non-public cultural properties, offering fans and visitors a deeper connection to the real-life locations depicted in the series while promoting regional heritage.
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