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[Episode 4] The drama “Gekokokujo Kyuji” is set in Mie Prefecture ⚾ Visiting filming locations (shooting locations) and related spots [As of November 13, 2023]
掲載日：2023.11.13
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 4th 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 Sunday Theater ``Gekokokujo Kyuji''? It is a work that was modeled after a high school in Mie Prefecture!
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, a high school teacher who coaches 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 4th 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.
In episode 4, the fateful local tournament finally begins! It was a suspenseful story as Koshiyama High School fought their first match and Nagumo's secret was revealed. Episode 4 also features various spots and natural scenery in Mie Prefecture.
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That ice cream that Nagumo and Aozora-kun ate
The sweet (ice cream) that Nagumo and Aozora-kun were eating is [Ice Manju], which is a popular summer Japanese sweet especially in Kuwana KuwanaCity, Mie Prefecture.
Ice manju is a popsicle made of azuki beans coated with milk.
Each store has its own unique characteristics! The package also has a cute retro design! Click here for an article about the ice cream manju, a summer tradition in KuwanaCity, that I actually ate and reported on.👇
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Scenery of GojobanYashiki Nagumo ran.
As shown in the preview video for episode 4, the scenery of GojobanYashiki in MatsusakaCity Mie Prefecture appeared.
As GojobanYashiki is a long-house samurai residence where samurai with the title of ``Matsuzaka Castlekeeper'' who guarded Matsuzaka Castle lived.The one house at the north end of the west wing is open to the public for free. There is.
Check out the link button below for information on the sights, photo points, parking lot locations, etc. of GojobanYashiki 👇
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A festival scene with an impressive mikoshi
There was a festival going on in the scene at GojobanYashiki.
The gorgeous mikoshi was impressive. This festival is a summer tradition in the Matsusaka area [Matsusaka Gion Festival].
The ``Sansha Mikoshi'', in which the portable shrines of the three shrines are brought out, is so impressive that it can be called the climax of the festival.
It is held in mid-July every year, so be sure to come to Matsusaka next summer!
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The stage where Koshiyama High School competed for the first time in the local tournament
This is Nagumo's first official game since taking command. The filming location is Kasumigaura Baseball Stadium in YokkaichiCity. In addition to the baseball stadium, Kasumigaura KasumigauraPark Stadium is located, also has other sports facilities such as a tennis center and Yokkaichi Dome. Of course, there are also many toys for children to play with.
It may appear in future match scenes♪
Click the link below for special features on performances and parks in YokkaichiCity and KawagoeTown, including KasumigauraPark.
Click here for the spots that appeared in episode 3!
Click here for the spots that appeared in episode 5!
