Find the Origins of the Force in Japan

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Eri Hirose, a senior director at the Japan National Tourism Organization, takes us on a virtual tour of fascinating places for Star Wars fans to visit before or after Star Wars Celebration Japan.

By Paige Lyman

If you’re planning to attend Star Wars Celebration Japan 2025, you’re already in for one of the biggest celebratory Star Wars events in any galaxy next April. But there are plenty of other ways to connect with the Force beyond the convention floor in Japan. You can visit the castle from The Hidden Fortress, one of the Akira Kurosawa films that inspired Star Wars, or take a walk in the footsteps of real-life samurai who served as the template for the Jedi Order.

If you’re ready to play galactic tourist, we recently spoke with Eri Hirose, a senior director from the Japan National Tourism Organization, to collect some ideas to add to your Celebration itinerary….

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