［This fantastical at-home drama depicts a family of raccoon dogs living in Shimogamo Shrine and the three sides of humans and tengu that surround them. The universal love of family is depicted in this masterpiece that has not faded over time. The animation studio [P.A. WORKS], which has produced many masterpieces set in real-life areas, adapted each line of the novel with love and passion. The director, Masayuki Yoshihara, has also spun a heartwarming tale in the anime "Amaho no Sakuna Hime" currently airing.

Yasaburo and his raccoon dog family, the Shimogamos, live in the Tadasunomori forest on the grounds of Shimogamo-jinja Shrine. Although it is a famous tourist spot, the quiet forest is also a place of relaxation for the people living in the surrounding area. The story was inspired by Morimi's experience of actually seeing a raccoon dog in this area when she was a student. The precincts of the temple in the work are depicted as they were when the area was richer in nature than it is today.

［Shimogamo-jinja Shrine is officially called Kamomiya Shrine. It is one of the oldest shrines in Japan and was registered as a World Heritage site in 1994. Traditional annual events such as Yabusame (horseback archery on horseback) and Mokage Festival are held throughout the year, and the Shimogamo Noryo Kohon Festival and Mitarashi Festival in summer are especially popular with many people.

At the Rikudo-Jinnoji Temple, known to local people as "Rikudo-San," there is a well where the second son, Yajiro, has been living secluded. Yajiro is the only one in the family who lives not in the forest but in a well, because he has been disguised as a frog for so long that he is unable to transform back into a raccoon dog. This well was also featured in a romantic scene in which Benten, Yajiro's first love, weeps profusely in front of the well at night.

The "Six Realms" is a term associated with Buddhist doctrine. Since the Middle Ages, it has become widely known as "passage to the underworld. Legend has it that Ono Takamura, a bureaucrat in the early Heian period, used the well to pass through to the underworld. The well is tucked away in a quiet, verdant area behind the main hall, creating an atmosphere in which one is tempted to go to the well and confide one's problems to the well.

It is the main downtown area of the city and appears frequently in various scenes in the work. Particularly memorable is the scene where Yazaburo, Benten, and Professor Yodogawa, who have left the "Friday Club," walk along the work passage above the shopping arcade on a full moon night. It is interesting to look up at the roof of the arcade, which one does not usually pay much attention to, and ponder the scene of the work.

This shopping street was built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi during the Azuchi-Momoyama period (1573-1600), and many of the remaining long-established stores have been running for generations since that time. Many of the remaining long-established stores are well-known stores that have been in business for generations. New stores selling fashion goods, sundries, cafes, and other items line the street, which is bustling with young people and tourists throughout the year.

Yazaburo incurred Benten's wrath, and in return, he was asked to perform as an entertainment at a banquet held at the Mishimatei. In front of the members of the "Friday Club," a group of seven gourmets, Yazaburo performed a magnificent seven transformations and received a round of applause. He was almost turned into a raccoon when the humans discovered his true identity, but he was able to disguise the fact that he was a raccoon dog.

The taste of a long-established restaurant that even the members of the "Friday Club" are impressed by. The best course at Mishimatei is a fusion of Japanese cuisine and sukiyaki, created by Taro Mishima, the fifth generation owner of Mishimatei. The unique cooking method and secret sauce, which has been passed down from generation to generation, allow you to enjoy the best quality aged Japanese black beef. The final course of the meal is served with matcha (powdered green tea) in the spirit of hospitality, as the rich sweetness of sukiyaki is tempered by the bitterness of the matcha to refresh the palate.

Soba Restaurant Tsukatsuya, located in the Demachiyanagi area where the Shimogamo family lives, appears in the work as "Soba Restaurant Takebirin-tei. From the exterior of the restaurant to the detailed furnishings inside, it is almost identical to the one depicted in the anime, making the viewer feel as if he or she has entered the world of the work. The atmosphere of Yazaburo and his friends' everyday life, which is different from that of famous tourist attractions, can be felt.

The tamago-don (egg bowl), which Yazaburo, disguised as an old man, used to eat, is still a popular menu item along with soba. The restaurant maintains a very simple flavor with plenty of buckwheat broth made from bonito and kelp. The restaurant is said to be visited not only by domestic anime fans, but also by many overseas tourists who came to know of the restaurant because of "Arikuten Kazoku" (The Arisaten Family).

It is the favorite bar of the raccoon dogs and appears frequently under the name of "Shu-glass. In the story, the bar is run by a raccoon disguised as a human. The name of the bar and its interior structure differ in many respects from the actual bar, but the relaxed atmosphere of the bar is the very atmosphere of the actual "Bar Nostalgia. The scene in which Soichiro, the father of Yazaburo and his friends, who has accepted his death, shares his last drink with Dr. Akatama leaves a strong impression.

The store is a well-known sanctuary among fans of Mr. Tomihiko Morimi, whose works have led to an endless stream of customers who have become regulars at the store. The evidence of this is found in Mr. Morimi's handwritten messages and fan exchange notes. The drink menu, which also appears in "Yoru wa tanashi arukke yo otome" (The Night is Short, Walk away Otome), is easy to drink and not too sweet, allowing you to fully enjoy the "Morimi World" where reality and fantasy are exquisitely blended.

Akatama Sensei, a tengu who is also Yazaburo's master, has lost his divine powers and cannot even fly. In order to meet Benten, whom he is in love with, he designates the landmark Minami-za Theater in Gion as the place of their rendezvous. The scene of Benten leaping from the restaurant to the roof of the Minami-za, and Dr. Akatama clinging desperately to the roof in an attempt to meet Benten, comes to mind.

［The Minamiza Theater is Japan's oldest theater, dating back to the early Edo period, and continues to provide fascinating entertainment with a wide variety of programs including traditional classical performing arts such as Kabuki, musicals, and dance. It has long been loved by locals, as evidenced by the opening in April of this year of a restaurant inside the theater specializing in udon noodles [Kyoto Minamiza Nadaman Chaya], which is open to people not only for theater-going purposes.

It appears as the banquet location for the "Friday Club," a gathering of gourmets to which Benten belongs. The scene is impressive for the elegant scene in which Yazaburo shoots an arrow from the bank across the Kamo River in the manner of Nasu Yoichi in "The Tale of the Heike" and hits Benten's fan.

Kawayuka, or river floors, are a summer tradition in Kyoto, where one can enjoy a meal while cooling off in the river breeze. Kawayuka in Kibune and Takao are called "kawadoko," but Noryokoyuka on the Kamo River are called "yuka," meaning seats extended from the floorboards of the buildings. On the Kamo River, restaurants between Nijo Dori and Gojo Dori facing the Kamo River line the river with wooden banquet tables set up only during the summer season, attracting many people.

On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the first TV broadcast of the first season, a project to celebrate the 10th anniversary through Kyoto, the setting of the show, has been conducted to establish a day of commemoration called "Yuuten Kazoku no Hi (The Family of Arikasa)" so that the work will continue to be loved for many years to come. Last year, a crowdfunding project titled "The 10th anniversary of the broadcast of the TV anime "The Family of Arikoten" - Let's send our love for the work from Kyoto, the sacred land of "The Family of Arikoten! ～The project was titled "The 10th Anniversary of the Broadcast of the TV Animation "YUTENKAKU": Let's Send Love to the Work from Kyoto, the Holy Land! The project exceeded its goal of 5 million yen and raised approximately 8.93 million yen in support.

This year, various collaborative events will be held at various locations in Kyoto City, including the running of wrapped trains, stamp rallies, and merchandise sales, so take advantage of this opportunity to get commemorative goods that you can only get here!

Eizan Tramway is currently operating a wrapped train car with its body decorated with newly drawn visuals. In addition, a Dena 21 car preserved at Kurama Station has been transformed into a "fake Eizan Train" with Yajiro as the character for a limited time.

A stamp rally is also underway, in which participants will receive a limited clear file by visiting five stamp points located in Kyoto City and collecting all stamps. Get a stamp rally sheet placed at the stamp points and participate in the rally.

In addition, goods featuring a newly-drawn visual for the 10th anniversary are now on sale at Animate Kyoto, Shimogamo Shrine, and other locations. They can also be purchased by mail order.
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Ten years have passed since the broadcast of the anime, and "Yuuten Kazoku" continues to be loved by many fans. Discover new charms of Kyoto while thinking about the story of family love that will always remain unchanged.

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