Here, we introduces exciting place for meeting “manga characters” and for transforming into one with a costume and wig.
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J-World Tokyo
J-World Tokyo invites visitors to play in the world of Jump magazines. Enjoy attractions, shop for limited-edition merchandise, and taste dishes that appear in works of manga.
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Address: Sunshine City World Import Mart Bldg. 3F, Higashi Ikebukuro 3-1-3, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Access: Approx. 3-min. walk from Tokyo Metro Higashi-ikebukuro Station Charges: Admission: Adults (ages 16 and over) 800 yen / Children (ages 4 and over) 600 yen * Same-day passports and day-specific discount tickets available Hours: 10:00~22:00 (last admission 21:00) Languages: English・Chinese・Korean Phone: 03-5950-2181 (reception 9:30–18:00) Web site: http://www.namco.co.jp/tp/j-world/en/( External link )(English) Hotel: Booking here!!
Cosplay makeover (Cosmenia Asagaya Anime Street)
Play with characters, dress up in costume and wig to become one, and live the world of your favorite work of manga.
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Address: Asagaya Anime Street North Bldg. 9, 2-40-1 Asagaya Minami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo Access: 4-min. walk from JR Asagaya Station along elevated railway tracks Charges: Light course (costume and wig only) 1 hour 5,000 yen / Champion course (costume, wig, and makeup) 1 hour 6,000 yen (including tax) Hours: 11:00~19:00 (last order 17:30) reservations: The makeover is smoother with a reservation (rental costumes for both men and women are available in Japanese sizes M and L only) Languages: Japanese, English (only when an English-speaking staff member is available) Phone: 03-5356-9388 Web site: http://asa-st.com/(JP) Hotel: Booking here!!
Suginami Animation Museum
Suginami Animation Museum offers a comprehensive view of the history and creative process of Japanese anime. Interactive exhibits that invite visitors to participate in post-production and dubbing work are entertaining for all generations.
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Address: Suginami Kaikan 3F, 3-29-5 Kamiogi, Suginami-ku, Tokyo Access: Approx. 20-min. walk from JR Ogikubo Station Charges: Free Hours: 10:00~18:00 (last admission 17:30) Languages: Japanese * Some permanent exhibits have captions in English and Chinese (simplified) Phone: 03-3396-1510 Web site: http://sam.or.jp/english_home(English) Hotel: Booking here!!