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KCP students at Kameari

KCP Summer Anime and Manga Students Visit Kameari

Last July, KCP Summer Anime and Manga students visited Kameari, a town famous for the longest-running manga series Kochikame. There were lots of interesting scenes and activities to experience. Everyone had a great time.

KCP students Mickey fans pose in front of a shrine at Kameari.

Major Mickey fans pose in front of a shrine at Kameari. | KCP Flickr

KCP students watching kamishibai (paper drama).

Watching kamishibai (paper drama). This centuries-old storytelling method using paper scrolls was popular entertainment for Japanese children before TV and movies were introduced into daily life. | KCP Flickr

Group shot with kamishibai.

Group shot with kamishibai. | KCP Flickr

KCP students visited the famous Iseya Sweet Shop

Next, we visited the famous Iseya Sweet Shop, met Mr. Sato, its president, and learned the story of his company. | KCP Flickr

KCP students trying Iseya's sweets

While trying Iseya’s sweets, Mr. Sato told us how he uses manga characters for his company’s products and how the popular series have enhanced his business and the local community. | KCP Flickr

KCP students enjoying yummy sweets

Yummy sweets! | KCP Flickr

For more Summer Anime and Manga photos, check these out!

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