{"id":8995,"date":"2023-02-21T13:41:48","date_gmt":"2023-02-21T13:41:48","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tla24.thecreativeclinic.website\/?p=8995"},"modified":"2025-03-10T10:05:57","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T10:05:57","slug":"anime-japan-school-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/the-learning-adventure.10web.cloud\/en-us\/blog\/trip-planning\/anime-japan-school-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do on an Anime Japan School Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re an art and design teacher looking for an unforgettable school tour, you\u2019d be forgiven for thinking that your best options are the classics of Italy, or an expedition to the Louvre in France.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you\u2019re looking for a trip with a difference, Japan is an ideal destination. The country\u2019s rich history of anime and manga art means that it provides an insightful, engaging, and brand-new glimpse into the international art scene. There are over 500 animation studios in Tokyo alone, making it a perfect city base for an art tour. So, if you\u2019re looking to book an anime Japan school tour, here\u2019s a taste of what you can expect!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>Suginami Animation Museum<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Though Akihabara currently takes the crown for the home of <\/span>otaku <\/span><\/i>culture (more on that later), Suginami is deemed the country\u2019s true home of anime, and as such is an important artistic and cultural epicentre in Tokyo. Of those aforementioned 500+ animation studios, over 130 are located in Suginami alone. In recognition of the area\u2019s contribution to the art form, the Suginami Animation Museum was founded. One of the first museums of its kind, it\u2019s a truly interactive space that explores the cultural history of the Japanese form, with special attention paid to the local area. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A visit there also provides students with the opportunity to try their own hand at animation, when they take part in a workshop which teaches them how to create their very own flipbook video!  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/span>Akihabara<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

But although Suginami holds an important place in Japanese culture, there\u2019s good reason that Japan\u2019s \u2018Electric Town\u2019 proudly wears the label of the home of geekdom. <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once the city\u2019s centre for electronic goods manufacturing, Akihabara is now a paradise for anyone obsessed with <\/span>otaku <\/span><\/i>(geek) culture. The neighbourhood is abuzz with anime stores, manga caf\u00e9s, and retro arcades, making it a great place to gain an understanding of the popularity of anime. Exciting spots to visit include: <\/span> <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n