Doraemon's Hometown: Doraemon has accompanied generations of us as we grew up. Whether in Hong Kong, Japan, or other parts of Asia, Doraemon holds a significant place. Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture is the hometown of Fujiko F. Fujio, who is famous for his...Kawasaki City Fujiko・F・Fujio Museum"Doraemon Train" is different. It's a streetcar with a Doraemon design painted on it, connecting the Takaoka and Shinminato Manyo lines. Doraemon is the representative work of Fujiko F. Fujio, a manga artist originally from Takaoka City. Doraemon fans shouldn't miss it!
Doraemon Train Introduction
Since Doraemon's birthday is September 3, 2112, 2012 happened to be...100th anniversary before Doraemon's birthIn 2012, numerous related projects and activities emerged, leading to the creation of the Doraemon Streetcar, which began operation in September of that year. The Doraemon Streetcar has two carriages, decorated inside and out with images of Doraemon and his friends, and features pink Anywhere Doors—it's incredibly cute!
The Doraemon streetcar on the Manyo Line, which runs between Takaoka and Shinminato, has accumulated more than 100,000 riders in just one year since its opening. Originally scheduled to run for a limited time until the end of August 2013, it has now been extended to the end of August 2018 due to its great popularity. Fans who want to ride it should definitely take advantage of the opportunity!
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