Sakura Quest

This week we watch Manoyama's revitalisation effort in Sakura
Quest. Maybe one day P. A. works can revitalise this podcast too.


The Anime Research Group is a weekly podcast about all the anime
we never got round to watching. Episodes contain spoilers for
early episodes of the shows, and ill-informed speculation on
future episodes. There are a few instances of cursing.


You can find us on twitter @research_anime . New episodes are
coming every Thursday.


This episode was recorded on October 9th, 2020.


Links


The Anime Tourism Association

Anohana Fans Unite to Clean Up Anime's Bridge Setting in
Chichibu

Anohana-Themed Hiking Courses Debut in Japan

Anime consumer motivation for anime tourism and how to
harness it (paywall)

Otaku tourism and the anime pilgrimage phenomenon in Japan
(paywall)

Anime Pilgrimage and Local Tourism Promotion : An Experience
of Washimiya Town (pdf)

A Study on Impact of Anime on Tourism in Japan : A Case of
"Anime Pilgrimage" (pdf)

Lucky Star - Washinomiya Shrine New Year

‘Lucky Star’-themed marriage form  offered in anime’s
locale

Sakura Quest: How To Revive a Dying Town

Sakura Quest Town Turns to Fans to Help Revitalize Local Pond

Crunchyroll: Exploring the Real Life Manoyama Part 1, Part 2,
Part 3

The Community Activism of P.A. Works