Cao Cao statue displayed in Nagata shop mall

The famous Chinese classic “The Romance of the Three Kingdoms” is called “Sangokushi (三国志)”, and is very popular in Japan. Many Japanese games and manga are based on Sangokushi, such as “Dynasty Warriors” series and “Souten Kouro”. Regardless of the real relation of Japan to China, many Japanese are familiar with ancient China.

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Nankin machi(南京町) is a small china town in Kobe city. There are over 40 shops and stands in this town. The gate of Nankin machi is near Motomachi station, between the modern buildings of Motomachi street….

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Tetsujin 28 gou is originally a comic by YOKOYAMA Mitsuteru, a famous comic artist in Japan. It started in 1956 and was serialized for over a decade. Tetsujin 28 gou is also known as “Gigantor”.
It is still so popular that it was made into a movie and a game recently.

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by HONJO Naoki "Small Planet"

“Tromp-l’oeil” have been loved all over the world for a long time. This exhibition features many different styles of trick art.
About 140 works ranging from traditional illusionism from the 16th century to contemporary works are on display.
Not only Western works, but also Japanese works including those by UTAGAWA Hiroshige and other great artists will be on show.

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