Shin chan: Shiro and the Coal Town

The Nohara family is headed to Akita Prefecture. Hiroshi is suddenly given an job assignment near his hometown in Akita. So the Nohara family make their way to a small village near Hiroshi’s parents’ home and rent out a traditional Japanese farmhouse. Nestled in this tranquil rural landscape , they begin their carefree and quiet life in the countryside. Wayfinder

Ginnosuke, Shinnosuke’s grandfather, bestows the mysteries of country playtime by teaching Shinnosuke how to catch bugs and fish. A highlight of every evening is when the family gathers around the sunken hearth to savor delicious Akita dishes. In the village, Shinnosuke talks with farmers and makes new friends. Every day, he’s enjoying life to the fullest until

Shinnosuke Follows After a Soot-covered Shiro

One morning, Shiro shows up at the house covered in soot. As a confused Shinnosuke looks on, Shiro suddenly dashes away Shinnosuke chases after Shiro until, stopped before him, he notices a mysterious train he’s never seen before. Shinnosuke follows after Shiro and accidentally boards this train.

The mysterious train stops in a lively and prosperous town that seems to have been frozen in time since the Showa era. In this town called Coal Town, there are energetic working-class people going about their day. After meeting a mysterious young girl, Shinnosuke becomes friends with these people. And so begins Shinnosuke’s newest adventure. Akita’s rivers are rich with a diverse range of fish, from common catches to rare species that are hard to find. There are also crawfish in irrigation channels Experiment with different times of day and locations to catch the fish you want.

Catch Bugs There are all kinds of bugs living in the groves and forest. As night falls, fireflies emerge, creating a magical scene. You may even find some bugs that only live in this village! Add any bugs you catch to your nature book collection!

Pick Wild Vegetables You can forage for wild vegetables along the village roads and in the mountains . Use the vegetables you find for your errands! Of course, you can add them to your nature collection too.