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[Episode 5] The drama “Gekokokujo Kyuji” is set in Mie Prefecture ⚾ Tour of filming locations and related spots [As of November 20, 2023]
掲載日：2023.11.20
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 episode 5 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 5th 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.
Episode 5 depicts the trials that come to Nagumo and Koshiyama High School, and the appointment of a new coach. How will the baseball team members deal with their teacher's crisis? I'm looking forward to the development of episode 6! Of course, many scenes from Mie Prefecture appear in episode 5!
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Nagumo-sensei's house, where Nemuro-kun is also present
Mr. Nagumo's residence was located in a place with an impressive view of the port.
Nagumo's house, which Nemuro-kun moved into and became a hangout for baseball club members, was photographed in the Uramura district of Toba.
The view of the port along Pearl Road is wonderful, and the sea is also beautiful, so it's recommended for a drive! Click here for an article introducing Pearl Road, including the Uramura area 👇
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A town where you can see the scenery of tea plantations
The scenery of the windmill and tea plantation that appeared in the movie is thought to have been filmed at the tea plantation in WataraiTown.
Tea production is flourishing in WataraiTown, where the wind farm is located, and Watai tea has been cultivated with care for many years.
WataraiTown MiyaRiverWataraiPark vast 12-hectare park that Watarai town is proud of, is loved by the town's residents as a place of relaxation, with lots of playground equipment and tennis courts, and as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in the spring. Check the link button below 👇
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Who is the oyster business that Mr. Nagumo works for?
Nagumo, who was forced to distance himself from Koshiyama High School after finding out that he did not have a teaching qualification, started working at an oyster company.
Oysters are currently being harvested actively in Mie Prefecture to coincide with the broadcast, and many people come from inside and outside the prefecture to enjoy all-you-can-eat oysters!
Please see the link button below for the introduction page for all-you-can-eat oysters in Mie Prefecture, which also introduces how to make a reservation.
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Only for this season! Moonrise from Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple)!
In one scene of the drama, one of Mie Prefecture's famous scenery, the sunrise rising from Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple), appeared.
If you want to see the sunrise between Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple), you should visit Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) from May to July, and if you want to see the full moon rising between the Meoto Iwa rocks, you should visit Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) from November to January.
Only this season, you can enjoy the moonrise between the rocks! The fantastic scenery illuminated by the moonlight is breathtakingly beautiful...🌟
For an article that introduces in detail about Futamiokitama-JinjaShirine where Meotoiwa(rocksofthemarriedcouple) Iwa is located, please see the link below 👇
Click here for the spots that appeared in episode 4!
Click here for the spots that appeared in episode 6!
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