Movie “My Happy Marriage” x Mie Prefecture

Work introduction
What is the movie “My Happy Marriage”?

STORY

Modern Japan is a country with remarkable civilization and enlightenment. For generations, members of the family who inherited special abilities [supernatural powers] have continued to protect the people from various disasters, along with the emperor who rules the country.
Miyo Saimori, the eldest daughter of a family with supernatural abilities that has a mansion in the imperial capital, has lived her life being oppressed by her stepmother and half-sister because she was born without any abilities. Giving up everything and living patiently, she is ordered to marry Kiyoka Kudo, a ruthless and merciless military officer who leads a supernatural unit at a young age. As the rumors say, many potential fiancées ran away within three days, Seika coldly tells Miyo off.
"You must absolutely obey what I say here. If I tell you to leave, leave. If I tell you to die, die."
Miyo, who has no place to run back to even though she is being hit hard, spends time at the Kudo family and begins to realize that Kiyoka is not as bad as his reputation suggests. Seika is also touched by Miyo's thoughtfulness, and before they know it, they begin to communicate with each other. A light shines on a marriage of convenience that seemed unlikely to lead to happiness. “I wanted to be with this person for as long as possible.”
However, around that time, a series of disturbing [disasters] occur in the imperial capital, attacking people one after another. In the midst of this, Kiyoka is ordered to become a shield for the people. Kiyoka risks her life to fight. Miyo worries about her safety. However, in the shadow of this [disaster], an unexpected conspiracy was swirling. As Kiyoka completes her mission, the evil hand approaches Miyo as well.
Eventually, cruel fate will cut them apart without mercy.
All I want is your happiness.

CAST & STAFF

cast
Ren Meguro (Snow Man) Mio Imada
Keisuke Watanabe Ryusei Onishi (Naniwa Danshi) Oshiro Maeda Akari Takaishi
Yuki Ogoshi Arata Sato (IMPACTors/Johnny's Jr.) Takumi Nishigaki Shota Matsushima Daisho Takahashi / Ryo Tamaki Ryoko Kobayashi Manabu Hamada
Mirai Yamamoto / Sayaka Yamaguchi / Yusuke Hirayama Tsutomu Takahashi Kenjiro Tsuda / Ukon Onoe
Shohei Hino Renji Ishibashi
theme song
Snow Man “Tapestry” (MENT RECORDING)
original work
Akumi Jyogi “My Happy Marriage” (Fujimi L Bunko/KADOKAWA)
director
Ayuko Tsukahara
Script
Tomoe Kanno

notice

A special feature on the movie "My Happy Marriage" will be broadcast on "Zoom In!! Saturday" broadcast tomorrow (March 18th)!
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We have published a report article about visiting filming locations in "Tourist Mie"!
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The movie and filming locations will be introduced on Chukyo TV's "Gutto"!
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Regarding the posting of filming location maps at Lawson stores in the prefecture (from April 1st)
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A special feature page will be published in the Yomiuri Shimbun evening edition "popstyle"!
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Click here for the list

Location introduction/surrounding information

Mie Prefecture is located almost in the center of Japan and is blessed with rich nature, including the scenic Rias Coast, as well as seafood such as spiny lobster, oysters, and abalone, as well as Matsusaka beef, which is famous for its high-quality marbled Wagyu beef. It is a production area and is also known as a treasure trove of food.
Furthermore, it is home to IseJingu, which is loved as the spiritual hometown of the Japanese people, and the Kumano Kodo Iseji route, which is a World Heritage Site.It is also the birthplace of haiku saint MatsuoBasho and Japanese scholar MotooriNorinaga, the birthplace of the Iga-ryu ninja, and even an ama diver. It is also a place where its history and culture are passed down.
Mie Prefecture is full of fun and charm, with not only rich nature, sea and mountain delicacies, history and culture, but also some of the best amusement spots in Japan!

SENJUJIHeadTempleoftheShinshuTakadaSchool (TsuCity)

Senjuji, affectionately known as Takada Honzan, is the head temple of the Takada school of Shinshu Buddhism, founded by Shinran Shonin. In 2017, Mieido and Nyoraido were the first buildings in Mie Prefecture to be designated as national treasures. Miei-do is the fifth largest national treasure wooden building, and Nyorai-do is the main hall of Senshu-ji Temple, and is a hall with elaborate carvings throughout. In addition, there are 11 nationally designated important cultural properties lined up within the precincts, which are the size of two Tokyo Domes. In addition, national treasures and important cultural properties of books will be stored in the new Treasure Hall (equipped with a VR video theater) scheduled to open in May. In addition, many lotus flowers are in full bloom in the summer. As you know from history class, Shinran Shonin was exiled to Echigo during the Nenbutsu suppression. Following his footsteps after that, he traveled around the Kanto region and returned to Kyoto. Its base in the Kanto region is Honji Senshuji, located in what is now Takada, Moka City, Tochigi Prefecture. After that, the head temple was moved to isshinden, TsuCity, Mie Prefecture, where it remains today. This SENJUJIHeadTempleoftheShinshuTakadaSchool has formed a temple town on the land of isshinden and still carries on the Nenbutsu of Shinran Shonin.

SENJUJIHeadTempleoftheShinshuTakadaSchool (TsuCity)
Mieido
Mieido
Among the national treasure wooden buildings, this hall is the fifth largest in the country. As the emperor's resting place, we filmed the audience scene with Kiyoka, Yato, and their entourage. Arata also flies a bird-shaped ceremony from the west corner of Mieido...
Great entrance
Great entrance
The official entrance to Senshuji Temple. ``Regulations'' were established as the entrance to the Imperial Household Ministry.
Shushunkan
Shushunkan
It is used in the scene where Kiyoka is reporting the insect incident to her superior, and it is the scene where she meets her love rival Arata for the first time.
Unyuen Garden
Unyuen Garden
Childhood friends Kiyoka and Yato talked while walking through the bamboo forest near Anrakuan. It is a stroll-style garden where you can walk around the pond, and the natural beauty is preserved as it is.
Tsutenkyo Bridge
Tsutenkyo Bridge
A corridor that connects Nyorai-do Hall, a national treasure, and Miei-do Hall. A scene in which Yato, dressed in formal attire, walks solemnly among his attendants lined up in an orderly manner is filmed.
gravel field
gravel field
A scene was filmed where Kiyoka and Yato look back on the incident and talk.
Kuginukimon - Sanmon
Kuginukimon - Sanmon
Near the KugiNukimon gate, a scene was filmed in which a member of the Army Special Forces was attacked by a man. Seika was also photographed running up to Miyo, who was waiting with an umbrella in her hand, under the mountain gate.

ACCESS

address
2819 isshinden, TsuCity
car
Approximately 15 minutes from Tsu IC
train
Approximately 5 minutes walk from JR "isshinden Station"
Approximately 20 minutes walk from Kintetsu Takada Motoyama Station
Approximately 15 minutes walk from Ise Railway “isshinden Station”
bus
Immediately get off at Mie Kotsu "Motoyama-mae"

Sightseeing spots and gourmet food around “SENJUJIHeadTempleoftheShinshuTakadaSchool”

isshinden Tajinai Town
It is a temple town that developed around Senshuji Temple, and retains many traces of the past, including traditional buildings and a townscape surrounded by a moat. Why not take a walk through a town steeped in history and culture while enjoying the flavors of a long-established Japanese and Western confectionery shop or renting a kimono made by Ise-Momen.
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Sakakibara Onsen Village
Sakakibara Onsen is one of the three famous hot springs in Japan that was featured in Sei Shonagon's ``The Pillow Book''. It is also known as the ``beauty bath,'' as the water is slippery and absorbs into your skin, making your skin smooth after bathing. After touring the filming locations, be sure to spend some time relaxing and healing at Sakakibara Onsenkyo.
Sakakibara Onsen Village
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Eel dishes
Since there were once many eel farming ponds along the coast, TsuCity is one of the leading eel cities in Japan, and was once the largest consumer of eel in Japan. The appeal of Tsu eel is that it has Kansai-style crispy, fragrant skin and thick, plump flesh, and above all, it's reasonably priced. The number of tourists visiting Tsu's cheap and delicious eel restaurants is increasing!
Eel dishes
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TsuGyoza
A local gourmet dish that won the best prize in Japan at the B-1 Grand Prix. These gyoza are made by wrapping the filling in a 15cm diameter skin and deep-frying them.The outside is crispy and the inside is juicy and juicy.Not only does it look impressive, but it also tastes amazing! You can enjoy unique flavors at each store.
TsuGyoza
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Rokkaen (KuwanaCity)

Rokkaen, completed in 1913, includes a Western-style building with a four-story tower built by Josiah Conder, the British architect who designed Rokumeikan, as well as a Japanese-style building and a strolling garden with a pond in the front garden. As valuable buildings representative of the Meiji and Taisho periods, the Western-style building and the Japanese-style building are designated as important cultural properties of the country, and the garden is designated as a national scenic spot. Recently, it is known as a filming location for movies and dramas.

Rokkaen (KuwanaCity)
Old Takasu Palace
Old Takasu Palace
A photo of Miyo's room before she got married. The tatami mats and shoji screens were removed to create an atmosphere of cold treatment.
Outhouse
Outhouse
On the verandah, a memorable scene of Miyo and Hana from when they were young and their mother Sumi was filmed.
Ichibanzo
Ichibanzo
Morotoya's ``Ichibankura'' has a lacquered door. Filmed the scene where Miyo was trapped.
Japanese building first room/next room
Japanese building first room/next room
Appears as the room of the head of the Saimori family. During filming, all the shoji screens were replaced for intense action.
Japanese building corridor
Japanese building corridor
The scene where Kiyoka rescued Miyo while being engulfed in flames was filmed in the hallway of the parlor.
Western-style building 1st floor dining room
Western-style building 1st floor dining room
Miyo's younger sister Kaya's room was photographed, filled with dresses, accessories, and girls' dreams.
Western-style building 1st floor hall
Western-style building 1st floor hall
The stylish hall that served as the entrance to the Saimori family was designed by Josiah Conder, who also designed Rokumeikan.
Western-style building 2nd floor study
Western-style building 2nd floor study
The Saimori family's meal scene was filmed in a bright room with light shining in from the sunroom.
Garden in front of Western-style building balcony
garden
The cherry blossom stump is an important key item in the story. After the photo shoot, it was covered in cherry blossom petals.

ACCESS

address
663-5 Kuwana, KuwanaCity
car
Approximately 15 minutes each from "nagashima IC", "Wangan Kuwana IC", and "Kuwana IC"
train
Approximately 20 minutes walk from JR/Kintetsu "Kuwana Station"
bus
Approximately 10 minutes walk from Mie Kotsu "Tamachi"

Sightseeing spots and gourmet food around “Rokkaen (KuwanaCity)”

Kuwana Teramachi Street Shopping Street
This is a shopping street along the moat. From mid-February to mid-March, the early-blooming cherry blossoms ``Kawazu-zakura'' are in full bloom. On the 3rd and 8th, the morning market called ``Sampachi'' is crowded.
Kuwana Teramachi Street Shopping Street
KyukaPark (Kuwana Castle Ruins)
This castle ruin is known as a scenic spot for cherry blossom viewing. A tour of Kuwana Castle's moat will be held during the cherry blossom season.
A scenic spot for cherry blossoms
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Restaurant Rocca
This restaurant is recommended for those who are visiting filming locations, where you can enjoy your meal while looking out at Rokkaen.
Restaurant Rocca
Clam dishes
Clam is a bivalve shellfish that has been featured at weddings and Doll's Festivals since ancient times as a lucky charm for a happy marriage. There are many restaurants in KuwanaCity where you can enjoy the famous clam dishes.
Clam dishes
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