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[Episode 2] ⚾Visit the filming locations and related spots of the drama “Gekokujo Kyuji” set in Mie Prefecture [As of October 31, 2023]
掲載日：2023.10.31
A new drama for the October 2023 season, TBS Sunday Theater ``Gekokujo Kyuji'', started on October 15th (Sunday).
This drama is based on Mie Prefectural Hakusan High School in TsuCity, Mie Prefecture.
Since the drama is set in Mie Prefecture, filming locations are all over Mie Prefecture.
In this article, we will introduce the filming locations in Mie Prefecture that appeared in the second episode of "Gekokokujo Kyuji." Please go on a pilgrimage to the sacred place 🌟
At the end of the article, there is also a link to a page introducing the filming locations of the previous and subsequent episodes!
What is the Sunday theater “Gekokujo Kyuji”?
The book ``Descent of Baseball Players: Mie Prefectural Hakusan High School's Miracle to Koshien'' (Kanzen) is a non-fiction book that chronicles the footsteps of Hakusan High School, which was a weak elementary school that lost in the first round of the prefectural tournament for 10 consecutive years, but participated in Koshien for the first time in the summer of 2018. is the original draft.
The drama is a work of fiction inspired by the book, and is an original story that is different from the book version.
The main character, Nagumo, an advisor to Koshiyama High School's baseball team, will be played by Ryohei Suzuki, who will be starring in a Sunday theater for the second time in about two years since ``TOKYO MER~Running Emergency Room~''. Haru Kuroki plays Yamazumi, the baseball-loving manager of a former baseball powerhouse school. Also appearing are Haruka Igawa, Katsuhisa Namase, Rio Asumi, Mizuki Yamashita (Nogizaka46), and Kyon (Cotton).
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Staff members who have produced hit works
“Ishiko and Hanao – are you going to sue them for something like that? The story will be written by Sadoko Okudera, with the script written by producer Junko Arai and director Ayuko Tsukahara, who have brought many popular TBS dramas to life, including ``MIU404'' and ``Unnatural.''
These three have worked on the blockbuster drama ``Saiai,'' which won numerous awards, including the 59th Galaxy Awards Television Category Selection and the Tokyo Drama Awards 2022 Best Picture Serial Drama Category Grand Prix, so they can truly be called hit makers.
About the filming locations and related spots for the second episode of Sunday Theater “Gekokujo Kyuji”
``Gekokokujo Kyuji'' is a drama set in Mie Prefecture, so filming was done at locations throughout the prefecture. There are many beautiful views.
The second episode takes place behind the scenes of a game where the Koshiyama High School baseball team's unity becomes stronger, and I think many people were surprised by the main character's shocking coming out. The second episode also features various spots and natural scenery in Mie Prefecture.
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Opening one after another from around November! Oyster hut in Mie Prefecture
From the end of the first episode to the beginning of the second episode, the main character Nagumo (Ryohei Suzuki) and Kamon (Ken Matsudaira), the coach of the baseball team of Hoshiba High School, one of the best baseball schools in Mie Prefecture, eat it. It was oysters!
It is not possible to say for sure where the oysters come from, but in Mie Prefecture, ``Kakigoya'' where you can enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters is popular.
Among them, there are more than 10 oyster huts in Uramura TobaCity, which will open soon. In the article below, we will pick up oyster huts that are already accepting reservations! Why not try some Mie prefecture oysters while touring the filming locations?
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Beautiful scenery of rice terraces, tea plantations, and submerged bridges (submersible bridges)
Continuing from the first episode, the scenery of rice terraces in Mie Prefecture appeared in the play.
In addition to this, there are scenes showing tea plantations and submersible bridges (submersible bridges). The scene where Nagumo and Yamazumi (Haru Kuroki) talk about their vision for the baseball club at the submerged bridge was very impressive.
There are also tea plantations and submerged bridges around “Fukano Dandanden” in MatsusakaCity! We are introducing an article introducing the scenery of the Iinami district MatsusakaCity, which is full of nature.
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Mie Prefecture's remote island scenery/scenery with boats
The house and fishing scenes of the student Nemuro (Koumi Hyodo), who lives on an island and is the focus of the second episode, were filmed on Toshijima Island, a remote island in TobaCity City, Mie Prefecture. The sunset is beautiful. (1st image)
Toshijima and other remote islands can be accessed by boat. Continuing from the first episode, she appeared frequently in the second episode of Ai. [Toba Marine Terminal] is convenient as it is close to JR and Kintetsu Toba Station and has a parking lot. (2nd image)
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A night view of a complex that Mie Prefecture is proud of
Continuing from the first episode, the scene of [Yokkaichi industrial complex night view] also appeared in the second episode.
There are spots around Yokkaichi Industrial Complex where you can take pictures of the industrial complex's night view from various angles. From classic spots to hidden gems, you can check them out using the links below!
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The shop where Yamazumi went to meet Nagumo at the end of episode 2
At the end of the second episode, Nagumo and Yamazumi talk and Nagumo makes a shocking confession at the Isuzugawa Cafe in IseCity.
As the name suggests, the Isuzu River Cafe is a cafe where you can enjoy delicious coffee and sweets such as cheesecake and cream puffs on the banks of the Isuzu River, but please note that it is not open for dinner!
Episode 1: “Bananaman’s gourmet food!” Here are the spots that appeared in ``!
About the filming location (shooting location) and related spots of Episode 3
