The "KOCHIKAME Museum" will open on Saturday, March 22nd | NOMURA Co.,Ltd. is in charge of the overall production of the space.

NOMURA Co.,Ltd. Ltd. was in charge of the overall spatial production for the "KOCHIKAME Museum," which opened on Saturday, March 22nd in Kameari, Katsushika Ward. This facility was established by Katsushika Ward to promote the revitalization of the shopping district and the local area in the Kameari area, which is the setting of the manga, and aims to be a "hub for tourism and community development" based on the manga "Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo" (hereinafter referred to as "Kochikame"). The manga, which features Ryotsu Kankichi, who works at the police station, as the main character, was serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump" (Shueisha) for 40 years.

Our company was comprehensively responsible for everything from formulating the facility concept to planning, designing, and construction displays and content within the facility, as well as planning, designing, and construction new photo spots as part of a promotional strategy for the area around Kameari Station, and planning promotional measures for the facility's opening. We contributed to the realization of this facility by utilizing IP content and leveraging our expertise in public facilities and regional revitalization.

The aim is to motivate people to explore the town by experiencing the world of "Kochikame," and to encourage visitors to the Kameari area, making it a tourist facility open to the community.

The facility's concept is "The protagonist builds his own memorial hall on top of the police station where he works, and then escapes to the town of Kameari."
Visitors can experience the charm of the Kochikame series and the Kameari area through displays within the facility, and then explore the real-life Kochikame world in the streets of Kameari, all while following the trail of the fleeing protagonist in a consistent, immersive story.

■Facilities | Immersive experience in a 3D manga space
The building resembles a stack of manga panels, interiors is filled with iconic scenes, and the information displays about Kameari create an atmosphere that makes you feel as if the main characters are real, expressing the world of the story.

■Town | Discovering the new charms of the Kameari area
New photo spots and signs have been set up throughout the town where people can step into manga panels and take pictures with the main characters. These will also be linked with existing statues and concept design manhole covers to promote community exploration.

Katsushika Ward plans to update displays, local information, and merchandise even after the opening. We aim to create a facility that will be cherished by local residents, tourists, international visitors, and future generations alike, and that will grow together with the community.
 

exterior
The reception on the first floor is designed to resemble a police box, with the layout of panels from a manga in mind.
 

Main Areas

1st floor reception
The entrance is a replica of the police box that is the setting for Kochikame. It welcomes visitors and is dotted with Kochikame-esque elements related to various episodes, building up a sense of anticipation for visitors.

 

5th Floor: Ryotsu Daimyojin Shrine, the birthplace of Ryotsu | Ryotsu Kankichi's birth!
The experience begins on the 5th floor. In the 4.5 tatami mat Japanese-style room where Kochikame is said to have been created, a video of the author, Akimoto-sensei's, hands is shown. On the walls, valuable items that served as the source of ideas for the author and the main character displays. In the recreated displays of "Ryotsu Daimyojin" that appears in the work, you can enjoy fortune-telling slips featuring many of the characters.
 

4th Floor Original Artwork Gallery | The World of Kochikame
This floor evokes the world of Kochikame, combining various scenes from the manga, including manga panels displays across an entire wall, carefully selected themed reproductions of original artwork, and a large video screen composed of 201 volumes of the manga. You can also revisit the characters and storyline of Kochikame.
Comments, logo, main visual, etc.
 

3rd Floor: Famous Scenes Experience Box | Kochikame Play Area
This exhibit recreates a variety of memorable scenes from the Kochikame series using game-like displays and digital content. All the exhibits, including the protagonist's inventions, were created specifically for this facility and can only be experienced here. Enjoy the world of Kochikame while having fun.

2nd Floor: Experiential displays | A Floor Just for Me
displays a recreation of the protagonist's room and the honorary director's office. Various interactive elements allow visitors to experience the protagonist's presence while engaging all five senses. You can even sit in the chair and take a commemorative photo, feeling like the director.

1st floor exchange space | Welcome to Kameari
Along with the culture and events of Kameari that appear in the Kochikame series, the floor introduces the history of Kameari, famous places, and event information. This floor will promote the charm of Kameari and serve as a starting point for touring the town. We held discussions with local residents and planned the facility to be rooted in the community and foster an attachment to it.

Ⓒ Osamu Akimoto, Atelier Bidama/Shueisha