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Take a tour of the Abroad in Japan studio, a meticulously crafted film set in Sendai inspired by Blade Runner, cyberpunk, and 1960s retro Japan, featuring a ramen shop and a retro electronics store.

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Abroad in Japan Studio
Kindergarten · Sendai
Open · until 6 PM
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A professional, film-grade set built in a converted apartment in Sendai, serving as the new filming space for the Abroad in Japan channel. It's a massive, detailed set broken into two streets, inspired by Blade Runner, cyberpunk, and 1960s retro Japan. The creator hopes it will be a long-term filming location for years to come.
Abroad International School Sendai, 2 Chome-5-22 Ichibancho, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0811, Japan
- Ramen Shop Alleyway — An alleyway filled with pipes and lighting, leading to a to-scale ramen shop. It's inspired by the opening scene of Blade Runner and features incredible detail, including intentionally dirtied surfaces to make it look weathered and real.
- Retro Electronic Shop — One of the two main streets in the studio, featuring a retro electronic shop. It's designed to evoke a 1960s Japanese aesthetic.
- Sweet Store — A 1960s-inspired sweet store, covered in real sweets. The creator jokes that the sweets probably won't last long with him around.
- Pac-Man Arcade Game — A brand new, fully playable Pac-Man arcade game added to the set, allowing visitors to play and lose.
- Real TVs with Famicom — Working retro TVs on the set, connected to a Famicom console with games like baseball and Lupin III.
- Gashapon Machine — A working gashapon machine that requires a ¥100 coin to operate, adding to the authentic street feel of the set.
- Chris's Ramen Shop Sign — The sign for the ramen shop on the set, which Natsuki reads as 'Chris is Ramen' (クリスラーメン). The creator admits it's a terrible name.
- Dirty Fans — Old, dirty fans incorporated into the ramen shop set, designed to look weathered and authentic, mimicking fans found in real yakitori or kushiyaki places.
- Steam Effect — A steam effect coming out of the ramen shop, making it look like it's actually cooking something and adding to the realism.
- Abroad in Japan Logo Carving — A carved Abroad in Japan logo integrated into the set, a subtle detail that personalizes the studio.