Naoko Takeuchi Spots in Japan

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武内直子(@nao_alice)がシェアした投稿

Naoko Takeuchi, born on January 15, 1967, is a manga artist whose representative work Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon became one of the biggest hits in shōjo manga history. Through its expansion into anime, musicals, and live-action adaptations, it sparked a worldwide social phenomenon.

She began submitting works to Nakayoshi during high school and made her debut in 1986 when her work LOVE CALL won an award in the 2nd Nakayoshi Newcomer Manga Contest. In 1991, she gained attention with Codename: Sailor V, and in the same year started serializing Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, which continued until 1997. The series has been published in multiple editions—18 volumes in the original edition, 12 volumes in the renewed edition, and 10 volumes in the complete edition—and received the Kodansha Manga Award in the shōjo category.

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Azabu Hikawa Shrine

Sendai-zaka Slope

Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park

Toyo Eiwa Jogakuin

Azabu Hikawa Shrine

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This shrine is the model for Hikawa Shrine, where Sailor Mars (Rei Hino) lives as a shrine maiden in "Sailor Moon." It frequently appears in the series as a gathering place for the Sailor Guardians. It is said that Naoko Takeuchi, the author, modeled it after this shrine as she lived in Azabu, making it one of the most iconic sacred sites for fans.

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Sendai-zaka Slope

A real slope located in Azabu-Juban. In "Sailor Moon," it is known as the model for the location of the Dark Kingdom's hideout. It is also depicted as the road where the bus to "T.A. Private Girls' School," attended by Rei Hino, passes, forming a crucial background for the story.

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Arisugawa-no-miya Memorial Park

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The model for the park that plays a significant role in the romance between Usagi Tsukino and Mamoru Chiba. In the manga, it is the place where Mamoru first calls Usagi "Odango Atama" (Bun Head), and in the anime, it is depicted as a dating spot for the two. The beautiful scenery romantically colors their fateful encounters.

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Toyo Eiwa Jogakuin

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A historic mission school believed to be the model for "T.A. Private Girls' School," the prestigious academy attended by Rei Hino. Located in the Azabu area, its neat and elegant atmosphere perfectly matches the image of the elite school depicted in the series. It is a key element that constitutes the glamorous worldview of the work.

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