Your Lie in April (Shigatsu wa Kimi no Uso) is a popular manga and anime about two 14-year-old musicians: Kousei Arima and Kaori Miyazono. Did you know that the real life location of this hit anime is at Nerima Ward in Tokyo? Let's take a walk in real-world locations around Nerima Ward, where Kousei and Kaori live their daily lives in the anime.

Episode 1 opening

In the first episode of Your Lie in April, you can see Kaori following a cat to the park. In real life, this Park is Shakujii Park near Shakujii-kōen Station.

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Towa Hall

Towa Hall is the meeting place of protagonists Kousei and Kaori. The Towa Hall is inspired by the Nerima Culture Center

Nearby hotel

Friend A

The second episode of “Friend A” of the TV anime “Your Lie in April” is located on the promenade of the Minamitanaka residential complex across the Shakujii River.

Railroad crossings

The railroad crossing in the anime Your Lie in April is set near Kami-Shakujii Station.

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Doryo Bridge

The Doryo Bridge in the anime Your Lie in April is located on the bridge near Hibarigaoka Station. This bridge appears in the anime's opening song and also when protagonist Kaori plays "Hopscotch" with small children around a residential complex.

Where to stay?

Kaori's House

The bakery and house of protagonist Kaori in the anime Your Lie in April is based on the LIP Hair Design salon shop.

Candy Store

In episode 20 Your Lie in April we saw Kousei and Tsubaki standing in front of a candy shop. This shop is located near Sendagi Station in real life.

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Canalle cake shop

Canalle is protagonist Kaori's favorite cake in the anime Your Lie in April, and Kousei often buys this cake as a gift.

Your Lie in April themed Vending Machine

Since the anime and manga Your Lie in April became a hit in Japan, you'll often see Your Lie in April themed vending machines in the area around Nerima Ward in Tokyo.

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Reference: mikehattsu blogspot