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Fukushima Sakura Yūgakusha

Fukushima Sakura Yūgakusha, Animation museum in Miharu, Japan

Description

Fukushima Sakura Yuugakusha is a museum housed in a converted school building in Miharu dedicated to animation. The exhibits show how anime is produced, display original artwork, and present educational materials spread across multiple floors.

History

The building was Sakura Junior High School until 2012, when it closed due to fewer students enrolling. It reopened as a museum in 2015.

Culture

The museum displays works from Gainax studio and lets visitors understand how Japanese animators develop their craft and artistic style. You can observe the techniques used by the artists who work in this space daily.

Practical

The museum occupies multiple floors of a former school building, so wear comfortable shoes and allow time to explore. The exhibits require walking and standing at a normal pace, which is manageable for most visitors.

Did you know?

The building houses an active animation studio called Fukushima Gainax that produces new work while you visit. You can watch animators actually working at their desks and see the creative process happening in real time.

Location
Official opening
April 2015
Opening Hours
10:00-17:00
GPS coordinates
37.41508,140.47205
Latest update
December 12, 2025 09:05

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