Ushiku City in Ibaraki Prefecture is a curious anime location. It is a late addition to an anime that already had an established "holy site", and its appearances are limited to almost just one episode. At the same time, for the local government this isn't just something to briefly mention, but rather they are actively … Continue reading Mini-pilgrimage: Ushiku, home of Love Live! Superstar!!’s Natsumi and Tomari
Month: March 2025
Wake Up, Sendai! – A WUG pilgrimage years later
I'm back in Japan! My older pilgrimage reports described trips back when I was in Japan on foreign exchange all those years back, but last year, I managed to get a job here. That means there's now potential for more pilgrimages too. I have to admit I haven't done that many yet, but at least … Continue reading Wake Up, Sendai! – A WUG pilgrimage years later

