Makoto Shinkai's "Your Name" Japanese animated movie swept everyone in their feet, indeed it's already one of the biggest ever films around the world. Alongside its cinema release, a lot of legal anime streaming sites also allows an online stream of the film. Which, lead to an additional soar of its popularity. Now, tourists flock to visit the movie's iconic location set in Japan.
"The film is a good escape to learn about time, the thread of fate, and the hearts of two young souls." Apparently, "Your Name" depicts a story of Mitsuha and Taki whose body-switching feat started when a comet grants their wish.
According to Anime News Network, "Australian film distributor Madman Entertainment opened an official Australian website for Makoto Shinkai's your name." Notably, aside from it a number of other streaming sites already allow their members to watch the film on the internet.
This is great for those who haven't watched "Your Name" movie yet. In the latest news, it is already Japan's 3rd highest grossing movie of all time. And, it received warmth praises from critics around the world.
Nonetheless, The Bit Bag also shares about "Your Name" movie's big trickle of tourists visiting Hida, it is the real-life setting where Taki and Mitsuha's adventure revolved. In honor of the film's popularity, "Your Name pilgrimage tours" began to be served for the fans.
Furthermore, Hida City, Gifu Prefecture is located in Itamori, Japan. In a report, it detailed 18.5 billion yen income for the city.
All the places in "Your Name" movie is being visited by local people, and even captivated foreigners. It is evident in their social platforms where they usually post a photo of their visit.
In all, "Your Name" brought everyone closer to Japanese culture through its film. But it seems not to be the end for Japan's popularity. Surely, more people will appreciate the country with Shinkai's movie.
