The 100th anniversary of the "Cherry Blossom Viewing Party" at Takada Joshi Park, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture To raise funds for the production of an animation "Beautiful Cherry Blossoms, Animation for the Future Project will run until February 28th.

Joetsu City Culture Creation Executive Committee (located in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, within Bartz Productions Co. The project, "The 100th Takada Joshi Park Cherry Blossom Viewing Party: Animation for the Future," is being held on the crowdfunding site "CAMPFIRE" from January 23 (Thu.) to February 28 (Fri.), 2025. The free newspaper "cocola" is also accepting sponsorships.

Through this animation, we hope to spread awareness, especially among the younger generation in Joetsu City, of the need to preserve the beautiful cherry blossoms of Takada Joshi Park for the future.

CAMPFIRE" project page

https://camp-fire.jp/projects/818153/view

Details of "cocola" sponsorship

https://cocola.jp/anime/

Cherry Blossom Viewing in the Future through Animation

The challenge of the "Cherry Blossom Viewing Party

For local residents, the "Cherry Blossom Viewing Party" has a strong image as a regular event held every spring, and is currently viewed as a mere seasonal event. As a result, the historical background of the event, its value as a symbol of the Takada Joshi Park area, and its recognition as an important cultural event expressing hometown pride have not been sufficiently enhanced.

Against this background, efforts are needed to reiterate to the public the history and appeal of the Kanzakura-kai, as well as its significance. More than just a cherry blossom viewing event, it is important to have people reaffirm their attachment to and pride in their local history, culture, and natural environment through "Kanzakura-kai," and to nurture an awareness of the importance of such things to be passed on to the next generation.

■Animation Contents

*Voice actors

Played by Takami : Saki Miyahara (from Joetsu City)

Nao played by : Hina Natsume

*Synopsis

This is a fictional animation story based on the 100-year history of the Takada Joshi Park "Cherry Blossom Viewing Party".

It is said that the cherry trees in Takada Joshi Park were planted by the 13th Division of the former Japanese Army. However, there is another story behind the truth. One day, Nao plants a cherry tree with soldiers of the 13th Division, who have magical powers. Thanks to Nao's power, the cherry tree quickly blooms and attracts people. However, Nao rejects the people who come to see the cherry blossoms, and the petals fall off.

Then Takami, a spirit who protects Joetsu, appears. Takami represents the feelings of the cherry blossoms and confronts Nao. After a fierce battle...what will happen to the cherry blossoms in Takada Joshi Park afterwards?

■About Returns

Crowdfunding

From 5,000 yen: A plan to send "wallpaper" featuring scenes from the anime.

50,000 yen and up: Plan to be listed in the end credits

Sponsorship

5,000 yen and up: "Takada no Yoru Yoru", a new product developed by Chef Emori and cocola at MAISON GIVREE.

　　　　　　　5,000 yen and up: Plan to send the newly released "Takada no Yozakura Cake" developed by Chef Emori and cocola at MAISON GIVREE

30,000 yen and up: End credit plan

All prices include tax.

Project Outline

Project Name ： The 100th Takada Joshi Park "Cherry Blossom Viewing Party" Beautiful Cherry Blossoms in an Animation for the Future

Period ： Thursday, January 23, 2025 12:00 - Friday, February 28, 2025 23:59

URL ： https://camp-fire.jp/projects/818153/view

Company Profile

Company name: Joetsu City Culture Creation Executive Committee (within Bartz Productions Co., Ltd.)

Representative: Takahiro Iida, Executive Director (Tetsuichi Inaba, President)

Location: 301 Oshima Building, 2-10-25 Nishijo-machi, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture 943-0834

Establishment: September 1996

Business description: Video, design, web, free paper, posting

Capital: 20 million yen

URL: https://www.virts.jp/

For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact

Joetsu City Culture Creation Executive Committee (within Bartz Productions Co., Ltd.)

Attn: Iida

TEL : 025-524-5733