"Yuri on Ice" Co-Creator Mitsurou Kubo recently visits Yuri Katsuki's neighborhood, seemingly Karatsu in Saga Prefecture is becoming an exciting tourist destination because of the anime. In the moment, hundreds of avid fans visit the place every day to get acquainted with their favorite animated characters. Accordingly, Karatsu Michelin Steak Restaurant Caravan's Akinori Kawakami is also the president of "Association to Connect Hasetsu and Karatsu." Definitely, his is one of the best places to start the anime pilgrimage.
In the previous report by Travelers Today, it already gave a good cover about Yuri Katsuki's real-life hometown. Supposedly, the place is rich with amazing things to discover, not only about the anime but Japan's traditions as well.
For now, "Yuri on Ice" Mitsurou Kubo's thrilling visit to Karatsu, Saga Prefecture and other facts about the place will be explored here. According to Anime News Network, Kawakami and the "Association to Connect Hasetsu and Karatsu" brought Kubo to Yuri's real neighborhood. Some pictures from their stay in Karatsu Michelin Restaurant Caravan were even posted on Twitter and Facebook.
The visit was indeed short but sweet, further, it brought "Yuri on Ice" characters closer to its fans. Apparently, those who want to feel the anime's real hometown; they can also find Kubo's original illustrations of Yuri and Viktor at the restaurant. Surely, the paper drawing will be another good tourist magnet! Normally, those are what create more authenticity to any anime pilgrimages.
Lastly, the fans will not only enjoy the latest growing "Yuri On Ice" merchandise on the location but they also have more for everyone to enjoy. As stated by TripAdvisor, things to do in the area are water and amusement park hopping, souvenir shopping, museum visiting, and landmark strolling. Doubtless! Camera phones will be an important handy gadget for the anime pilgrimage. In fact, it's the same with the cosplayers who dressed like Yuri and Viktor when they came with Kubo and Kawakami.
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