Astro Boy pilgrimage: 3 real-world locations

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3 real-world locations from Astro Boy, found in Takadanobaba, Mejiro. Each one has a map link, and you can turn them into a route.

The story of Atom, a robot created by the Ministry of Science. Takadanobaba is treated as his birthplace, and the station area carries related displays.

Takadanobaba (2 spots)

  1. Tezuka Productions

    The production company founded by Osamu Tezuka, creator of Astro Boy.

    📍 Open in Google Maps

  2. Takadanobaba Station

    The station in Takadanobaba, said to be Astro Boy's birthplace. The JR Yamanote Line departure melody uses the Astro Boy theme. Under the railway overpass in front of the station is a large Astro Boy mural, and the surrounding shopping streets have Astro Boy decorations and monuments.

    📍 Open in Google Maps

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Mejiro (1 spots)

  1. Toshima City Tokiwa-so Manga Museum

    A museum recreating Tokiwa-so, where Osamu Tezuka and other manga artists once lived.

    📍 Open in Google Maps

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Pilgrimage etiquette and things to know

Most of the places listed are station passageways, shopping streets, parks and working businesses that other people use every day. Please do not block the way or disturb staff and customers. Follow the posted rules for photography indoors. Business hours and streetscapes change over time, so details here may differ from what you find on site.